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Jewish Quarter (Cardo)

Old City, Jerusalem, Israel
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As featured in 3 days in Jerusalem
Ranked #10 of 144 attractions in Jerusalem
Type: Neighbourhoods
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Owner description: Following two devastating wars and 20 years of enemy occupation, the Jewish Quarter of Old Jerusalem was reconstructed with great attention to... more » Owner description: Following two devastating wars and 20 years of enemy occupation, the Jewish Quarter of Old Jerusalem was reconstructed with great attention to harmonious architectural detail. The highlight of the quarter is the excavation of the Cardo, the ancient Roman market street. « less
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Lisbon, Portugal
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33 reviews 33 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

A bit different from the other quarters as it has modern shops and coffee machines, a great bakery, some fast-food (not so great) but also some old architecture

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tel aviv
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

Beautiful shops and many cafes filled with youth from all over the world. Near the Wall and a nice place to meet friends and enjoy the youthfull atmosphere.

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austin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

Finally seeing the Western Wall was quite an experience for me. Obviously, it has a lot more meaning for Jewish people, and I though I am not religious, it was very moving.

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Jerusalem, Israel
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

I like the old shopping street called Cardo. The old arches are very impressive and the entire atmosphere reminds to old Jerusalem.

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Montreal, QC
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013

Enjoyed seeing ancient Roman street as well as broad wall built by Hezekiah to defend against Assyraians.

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Warsaw, Poland
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Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
62 helpful votes 62 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

Actually, Cardo (Roman street) is only one of the Quarter's attractions and there is much more to see. The Cardo itself consists of two parts - outer, with several columns and the rest under the current street's level, continuing to the sort of tunnel with numerous interesting shops and durther exiting to Christian Quarter's souks. There is lot to be... More

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Grafton, Massachusetts
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Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

To see a place that's roots go back thousands of years is fantastic. The place is clean and seeing many of the old city that archaeologists have excavated was wonderful. The stores for shopping are safer than the Arab quarter. You have to visit to see how this part of Old Jerusalem fit together with all the other parts and... More

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Cardiff, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2013

The Jewish Quarter is well worth a visit. Just sit and "people watch" or wander around the streets. there are gift, craft and shops selling Judaica. But beware that you are not "forced" by a "guide" to follow him to look at synagogues. And, definitely don't give him your camera to take a photo of you or you may never... More

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Mexico City, Mexico
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013

Amazing old buildings, yet most are rebuilt after attacks. There are a lot of little shops everywhere, some delicious fallafel and boureka stands or tiny restaurants. Walk around and you'll see the excavation of the Cardo. This is the only quarter that has excavations so ancient, ironically because this is the only quarter that is under attack. The jewish market... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013

Background: The Jewish Quarter is one of four quarters in the walled Old City of Jerusalem, at the south side extending from Zion Gate up to the Dung Gate, sandwiched between the Armenian Quarter to the west, the Muslim Quarter to the north and the Temple Mount to the east. The Jewish Quarter contains Jewish buildings, archeological sites, tourist attractions,... More

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