Bazaar in the Muslim Quarter
Israel, Jerusalem, Muslim Quarter, Old Town
Description:
The Muslim Quarter in the old city of Jerusalem has long been a big market. It occupies several blocks and offers products for every taste. The bazaar, as the locals call it, originates from the Damascus Gate. On all the streets of the quarter you can see many counters with a large range of goods. Scarves, sandals, Muslim clothes, hookahs, spices, incense, oriental sweets, fresh exotic fruits are presented in shops. Numerous cafes offer to try local cuisine. Particular demand is falafel (balls of chickpeas or beans, deep-fried), shaverma, juices-fresh. Tourists should be careful and watch their wallet. It is customary to bargain in the bazaar. In souvenir shops you can buy something for memory. You can get there on foot, by bus 1, 3, 38, tram or taxi.