All cities in Tunisia have oriental markets, each known for its speciality, and the Souk el Juma market, located in Nabeul, is no exception.
This market is one of the most famous and ancient in Tunisia. It occupies a large area that is almost impossible to get round in a day. Therefore, the whole souk is divided into so-called quarters or streets, each of which sells a different kind of goods. In addition to the original ceramic products that can be found in every market in the East, the Souk el Juma has glorified perfumes, colourful fabrics, clothes, leather goods and, of course, everything you need for cooking - spices and spices, fresh fruit and vegetables, dried herbs, traditional sweets and dates, which are especially delicious here.
Nabeul, located 10 kilometres north of the city of Hammamet, has been one of the most famous pottery producing towns in Tunisia since the 16th century. Until then, the town was not different from other small towns, living an ordinary life, but in the 16th century, the inhabitants of Nabeul discovered layers of high quality clay on the Bon promontory. Since then, the production of ceramics is one of the most developed industries in Tunisia.
The Souk el Jouma market showcases all kinds of artisan pottery. You can choose any colour - be it white, green, yellow or blue, any vessel or container - a vase, a plate, a pilaf dish or just a clay souvenir for friends. Styles of painting can also be different, but the main ones are Punic-Roman and Arabic styles, and sometimes Andalusian.
But pottery can be admired not only in the market. Walking around the city, you will see that many houses are decorated with tiles, and in some places even the pavements.
