Arab market in Jerusalem / Reviews of excursion and sights of Jerusalem

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To get to the Arabic market in Jerusalem, you need to go to the Arab quarter, which is located in the old part of the city, in the interval of the Watch Wall (Jewish Quarter) and the Temple of the Holy Sepulcher (Christian Quarter).

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In fact, I heard only negative reviews about Arab sellers, our guide warned us that it is necessary to pass such quarters quickly and without stop where. I do not know exactly the culture of Arabs, but the fact that they love to pester to our women is a fact. While we walked in their market towards young girls who were especially walked without men, a bunch of shouts were heard. The Arabs learned a few Russian names, and called all natasha and lights.

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But in general, the Arab market in Jerusalem is just awesome. And if you can correctly communicate with the Arabs, you can buy a lot of useful things for little money. Because the eastern peoples love to bargain. And their market is filled with the most interesting goods. Most of all I liked the checkers from the tree and the wooden figures of camels. Also in the Arabic market there are many beautiful handkerchiefs, scarves, decorations for women (rings, bracelets, etc). I bought a very beautiful white scarlet on 20 shekels.

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But still, in the Arabic market you need to be attentive to your wallets, phones, etc. (At least, so the guide told us so that all valuable things we kept with them).

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Therefore, if you are in Israel, then visit the Arab market is still worth it, but it will be better if you go there with local friends who know their habits and traditions. Yes, by the way, at the expense of traditions, dressing in such places is better modest, a long skirt and closed shoulders, so you will have more chances to pass this market without fabrications))).

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