Updating Map... About The Cardo
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An ancient main street in the heart of Jerusalem Old town. You may think about how was the street life two thousands of years ago. It is also interesting how during the centuries the street level has changed (the current level is many meters higher).
This wide road stretched from Damascus Gate to Zion Gate in the Jewish Quarter. It was built by the Roman emperor Hadrian 50 years after the destruction of the Temple.built mainly for his soldiers.
We wandered through here and saw some very large paintings and mosaics that were quite incredible. Beautiful walk.
came here to look at art shops and also to get some shade from the hot jerusalem sun!great place to find beautiful painting and other souvenirs.
A favorite highlight in Jerusalem! If you visit the Western Wall, don’t miss this.... . Less than a five minute walk from the Wall. Will not be disappointed!
........And with modern stores and shops]. It's the main thoroughfare of Jerusalem from the years around 500. There are great remains of walls and buildings. It's worth a little exploration and walk through. Now, many art galleries have taken up residence in the ancient structures....More
The Cardo is a crowded space with shops on both sides, typically full of people. Be prepared for stairs. It is interesting to visit.
After the 1967 War Israelis returning to the Jewish Quarter of the Old City for the first time since 1948 found the entire area destroyed. Refurbishing, reconstruction and repairs went on for decades. In the process, some sections of the main street of the Roman...More
I loved the Cardo! You get the feeling you are walking along with history under your feet and you begin to wonder who once walked there as well. The shops are lovely with very friendly vendors.
The Cardo was once the heart of the city with shops, homes, etc along its route. Today it offers upscale art and shopping as well as history, including a reproduction of the Madaba mosaic map that shows the Cardo.
