Souk El Berka

This souk is one of many in the medina of Tunis. It's adjacent to the Youssef Dey Mosque because it was built by him. The narrow streets of the bazaar are covered by a dome that lets in sunlight. It was designed so that the streets are kept cool in the summer and warm in the winter. This area used to be a place where slaves were traded, or where they brought the various prisoners to be bought and sold. Today it's a goldsmiths souk where you can find all kinds of gold and jewelry like pendants, necklaces, bracelets, rings, etc. Tunisians are very fond of jewelry. In fact, Muslim women are considered