One of the greatest joys in Tripoli is perusing, and buying, the wonderful array of goods on sale in the old souks (markets) that crowd the historic core. Here you can pick up clothing, beautiful fabric and jewelry, as well as aromatic herbs and spices. Away from the organized souks you may also find women selling jewelry or clothing at their own informal stalls. Even if you don’t intend shopping the souks boast some attractive architecture such as the 19th century clock tower that guards the entrance to Souq al-Mushir.