Souq al-Qattanin
Souq al-Qattanin
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Lonely Planet review for Souq al-Qattanin
The recently renovated Souq al-Qattanin was originally a Crusader market improved by the Mamluks in the mid-14th century. Almost 100m long, it has 50 shops on the ground floor with residential quarters above. About halfway down is a gate that leads to the 'Al-Quds University Jerusalem Studies Centre'. If it's open, climb up to the roof for a spectacular view of the Temple Mount.
The market also included two hammams (public baths), which have been closed for years but are one of many city projects planned for renovation.
