The Cardo
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Temporarily closed Enjoy an interesting look into the the ancient markets of Jerusalem, with Roman columns, a mural, and the Madaba Map- an amazing mosaic depicting ancient Jerusalem.
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juno_usa
Nashville, TN187 contributions
Jan 2020
Nice souvenir shops etc. under the city and many of their products have quite reasonable prices (e.g. we purchased a nice kipa for 10 shekels, upper in the bazaar it was 25-40 shekels). Great for a short visit.
Written January 30, 2020
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Linda Y
Frisco, TX5,688 contributions
Jan 2020
The Cardo Maximus, an ancient Roman-Byzantine main street, would have run the whole length of old Jerusalem. Of course, a lot has changed since then! Thanks to excavations in the 1970's, sections of wall dating from the First and Second Temple periods can be viewed. An area of the Jewish Quarter has also been reconstructed into an arcade of art boutiques and shops with beautiful arched ceilings and stone walls. Nearby, a “City Streets” reconstruction, including a beautiful wall mural, provides a fascinating glimpse of life in the 6th century Byzantine era.
Written March 1, 2020
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Noraatc
Sudbury, MA39,100 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
The Cardo Maximus was the wide boulevard of the ancient Roman city of Aelia Capitolina, the are established by the Roman Emperor Hadrian in 135 AD on the site of the destroyed city of Jerusalem. It was a busy market street back in the Roman and Byzantine days and the artisan shops are still flourishing around it now. Only the remnants of the Roman columns are left and they are visible from the street level.
Written April 12, 2023
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,527 contributions
Sep 2023 • Friends
The Cardo dates from ancient times. In the Roman era, it was Jerusalem's main street. These days, you can follow the Cardo through the heart of the Old City. It's said that the Roman Emperor Hadrian extended the Cardo in 135AD, when Jerusalem was renamed Aelia Capitolina, following the fall of the city to Rome. By the way, you can access the Holy Sepulcher from the Cardo.
Written October 28, 2023
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J N
Enschede, The Netherlands16 contributions
Mar 2023
Between all the highlights within reach, this old corridor is easily forgotten. But it shouldn't. Easily accesible, and you only need 10 minutes, but can spend half an hour too. Tasteful reconstructions. Informative of the historical function within the old city.
Written March 28, 2023
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AnnaCuccuru
Ferrara, Italy370 contributions
Aug 2019
Cardo Gallery 1984 interesting and cute place, really nice to visit.
When I have been there in 2006 it hosted museums, shops, coffee places, cute places to buy some souvenir also to take pictures. Shalom.
When I have been there in 2006 it hosted museums, shops, coffee places, cute places to buy some souvenir also to take pictures. Shalom.
Written June 16, 2020
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kteversole
206 contributions
Dec 2019
A fascinating story of building, losing, and rediscovery. The route is decorated with fantastic new mosaics and the area has a great selection of bakeries/coffee shops. We stocked up on a selection of baklava and were able to do some souvenir shopping. It's less kichy in this area of Jerusalem.
Written January 16, 2020
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SusanAdventure
United States114 contributions
May 2016 • Solo
The Cardo Charm at 23 Cardo Street is where to go if you want original hand made beautiful silver jewelry, candlesticks, kiddush cups or other silver design. All the other stuff in the other cardo stores can be gotten anywhere. But at Cardo Charm you can find original work. Each piece is a hand made work of art and can be signed by the 4th generation silversmith/artist Galit who creates these magnificent pieces which you can't find anywhere else. The filigree work is beautiful. Some of the items can be quite expensive but if you appreciate quality work and beautiful and original design by a talented silversmith/artist you will fall in love with this place.
Written June 14, 2016
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worldnomad_01
Los Angeles, CA1,597 contributions
Nov 2019
Located in the Jewish Quarter, it is a nice and very pleasant area to walk through, not so much for the ruins but for the overall aspect of the cobblestone covered street, its arches and the multitude of little shops, selling art, antiquities, jewelry and good food...
Written August 5, 2020
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Steve D
Chesterton, IN323 contributions
Feb 2020
This is a pretty interesting stop and gives you an understanding of some of the transformation that the Romans did when they were running the city of Jerusalem.
Written March 1, 2020
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Hi, how much time would be necessary to walk through Cardo Maximus one way?
Written August 30, 2020
Where can you get a shofar with 6 day creation painted on it in Cardo..recommend a shop? Thank you
Written November 16, 2018
I didn't see that kind of Shofar. Sounds nice. There are very nice paintings for sale in the Cardo too. If you are in Jerusalem now, then go for a good walk around and ask the shop keepers. Or google it as mentioned before.
Written November 28, 2018
Hi, Errol. What would you like to know about this attraction?
Hi there, I was in Jerusalem in 2014 and had lunch in the Hurvah Square. After which I and the men went to pray at Kotel. But the ladies went to the Cardo, to see luxury shops which the tour leader said was just behind the Hurvah Square area.
But reading your web page it seems that the like the modernised shops may be further north towards the Damascus Gate ?? Can you please put me right on where the modernised or luxury shops actually are, because we will have at least two very elderly ladies with us, who could not do a long walk.
My plan for one day with them in next year's visit is: Taxi from hotel to Jaffa Gate and continue in the taxi to Hurvah square, Lunch and then go to the top of the stairs overlooking the Kotel Plaza, then back to Cardo and finally taxi again back to hotel. I think about 3 hours which would be as much as they could handle in one go.
Two questions from red lines above.
Can you please confirm that we can use a taxi through the Jaffa Gate or Zion gate all the way into the Hurvah Square.
Can you please confirm how close the Cardo modernised / luxury shops are form the Hurvah Square. A map link may help.
Third question: Can we book through you-- short taxi or van trips for 5-6 people form out hotel for leisurely trips at our own pace.
I have been before and we would need only the mini bus / taxi and English speaking driver not a professional tour guide.
If that is different and expensive that is not a problem.
For example an outing could be: Mt of Olives, Garden Gethsemane, St Anne's Church, Garden tomb, The van / taxi would need to wait for us at each location or respond to a text message that we are ready to move on.
Errol Francis New Zealand
Written October 29, 2017
habria alguna excursion al barrio judio para ir el jueves por la tarde dia 10 de agosto
Written June 6, 2017
Toda Jerusalen se puede hacer por libre. Con una buena guía es muy fácil recorrer la ciudad. Todo está muy bien indicado.
Written June 7, 2017
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