The milestones
The Monastery of Saint Kathrine
It’s a small Orthodox monastery, located near the monastery of Saint Mikhail.
Continue ReadingAs-Sultan Monastery
It’s one of the old monasteries in Jerusalem. Its area is about 1800 meters. Right next to the monastery is the eastern roof of the […]
Continue ReadingThe Monastery of Saint Dimitri
It’s a small Orthodox monastery, located in the Christian Quarter.
Continue ReadingThe Monastery of Saint Mikhail
It’s a small Orthodox monastery, located near Al-Khalil Gate.
Continue ReadingAl-Lahhameen Market – the Meat Market
It was named the Meat Market because it has a lot of meat and fresh fish shops. It was built during the period of the […]
Continue ReadingThe Markets of the City of Jerusalem
The markets of the Old Town were built in the Umayyad era. They consist of narrow roads, and on their sides are shops. On top […]
Continue ReadingAd-Dibagha Market – Tanning Market
During the Ottoman era, this market was different than the other markets in the Old Town, due to the large number of the craftspeople working […]
Continue ReadingAl-Bashoura Market
One of the ancient markets in Jerusalem. It dates back to the Roman Era. The word “Bashoura” means “castle”. This market is characterized by the […]
Continue ReadingAl-Attarin Market (Perfume Market)
It was named after that fact that contains a lot of perfume and incense. This makes the market smells good. Its arch roof goas back […]
Continue ReadingAt-Tujjar Market – the Eastern Market
It is one of the most important markets in Jerusalem. It is located inside the walls of the Old Town. It has many names, like: […]
Continue ReadingBab As-Silsila Market
It was named after its location near As-Silsila gate, which is one of Al-Aqsa’s gates. In this market, there are archaeologies, like Al-Khaldiyya Library. The […]
Continue ReadingAl-Bazar Market
What was being sold in Al-Bazar Market back in the day? And what was special about the goods in this market? The shops in Al-Bazar […]
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