Saturday Afternoon Stroll in the Old City

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stroll into new areas of the Old City late on a Saturday afternoon rewards me; the smell of incense and spices wafts up from the skylight grates in the roof of the covered maze of Markets below.

I take in ‘suburban’ backstreet activity in this 2,000 year-old setting; and somehow I end up by stumbling into the ancient square outside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, pulsing with pilgrims.

Christ Pantocrator mosaic in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Christ Pantocrator mosaic in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre (Click to enlarge)

Feet hurting, and turning for home, I see the Jewish people in different modes of traditional dress quickly making their way to somewhere as the day of rest draws to a close.

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5 Responses to Saturday Afternoon Stroll in the Old City

  • Dianne T, California
    This is one of your best. ,,! Love the photos. I feel like I'm there.
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  • Ricardo, Miami
    Beautiful pictures, love it!
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  • Tere B, Key Biscayne
    A couple of years ago, I did the same walk. Bringing back great memories. Thank you.
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  • Suresh
    Nicely captured pics Michael , And thanks for sharing the history behind each of those ..
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    • Michael Mus
      Glad you're enjoying travelling along with me, Suresh. It's a sunny day in London, and we're off to lunch at The Shard.
      Reply

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