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David Street - the "Arab Shuk"

David Street - the "Arab Shuk"

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This is the most famous tourist market in the Old City. Often known simply as the "Arab Shuk", its proximity to Jaffa Gate, its central location and the beauty of the street attract a large and varied crowd: Jews on their way to services at the Western Wall, Christian pilgrims proceeding to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, Muslims going up to pray on the Temple Mount, and thousands of tourists and visitors.

The narrow street and winding alleyways naturally make it impossible for vehicular traffic to pass here, but there is a hustle-bustle and the occasional three-wheeled cart that is swiftly pushed up and down the street.

There are those who believe that David Street and the Street of the Chain are located on the route of the “Decamanus” – the street that traversed the city from east to west during the Late Roman period (the road that was perpendicular to the Cardo.

Photo by Noam Chen

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4.3
based on 168 traveler reviews
  • Sharon Shapira (Sharizma)
    Sharon Shapira (Sharizma)
    September 2, 2023

    Very beautiful for walk through the holy places, great food, but the products very expensive, you can buy the same things, half price outside the old city.

  • Jamie Wojciechowski
    Jamie Wojciechowski
    November 19, 2022

    Overwhelming market in the Old City of Jerusalem, filled with clothing, sweets, spices and so much more. Great spot to just wander for hours and enjoy the locals and their products. On a tour in Israel. Our guide walke...

  • I S
    I S
    August 26, 2019

    It's always a very satisfying experience to go there. Lots of colors, smells and tastes. Even if you just eye shop. The merchants have 2 set of prices. One for locals and one for tourists... I love visiting there...

  • Avi Ghelman
    Avi Ghelman
    May 14, 2019

    Wonderful bazar full of touristic shops. You will not find designer's stuff, bargain is a must. Full of view and smell of the middle east.

  • Przemysław Bojar
    Przemysław Bojar
    January 13, 2021

    For foreigners great place to feel local folklore 🙂 when you are entering this place you can feel what mean to be on a bazaar and how you should sell your items 😉 for sure you will have to bargain but it will be great m...

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