Souk El Koutbiya

Souk El Koutbiya (Arabic: سوق الكتبية) is one of the souks in the medina of Tunis.[1] It is specialized in the selling of books.

Location

This souk is located in the proximity of the Al-Zaytuna Mosque, near Souk El Fekka.

It is delimited by Souk El Kachachine.

History

Souk El Koutbiya was established by Abu l-Hasan Ali I between 1750 and 1755.

At the same time, Madrasa Slimania and Madrasa El Bachia were built.

References

  1. ^ Haouel, Haithem (January 3, 2021). "Echappée belle à la médina de Tunis : L'itinéraire des belles découvertes". La Presse de Tunisie. Retrieved September 25, 2025.
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