Houmt-Souk Attractions

 
Houmt-Souk (pop. 20,000), chief town and administrative center of Djerba, lies on the north coast of the island. The name ("market quarter") points to a long tradition as a trading town. The Romans, recognizing the advantages of this situation on the open sea, founded a settlement here to which they gave the name of Girba, and this rapidly developed into a busy trading center.

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The Musée des Arts et Traditions Populaires is located in the Zaouia of Sidi Zitouni and displays traditional clothing, jewelry, pottery and everyday items.

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