A market in Old City behind Damascus Gate. Jerusalem, the Middle East, November 22, 2001
Moslems returning after a Friday worship through a market in Suq Khan ez-Zeit Road near Damascus Gate in Old City of Jerusalem. The Middle East, December 13, 2002.
View of Shuk al Abiad (White Market) and Old City of Akko (Acre) from the bus station. The Middle East, June 7, 2001
Moslems returning after a Friday worship through a market in Suq Khan ez-Zeit Road near Damascus Gate in Old City of Jerusalem. The Middle East, December 13, 2002.
Moslems returning after a Friday worship through a market in Suq Khan ez-Zeit Road near Damascus Gate in Old City of Jerusalem. The Middle East, December 13, 2002.
A market in Old City behind Damascus Gate, at El Wad Road. Jerusalem, the Middle East, November 22, 2001
Flea market on K.K.L. pedestrian mall in Old City. Beer-Sheva, the Middle East, December 15, 2000
This view is taken from Vanaturu kael ("Old Market Neck"), a short historic street that connects the Old Market (Vana Turg) with the Town Hall Square (Raekoja Plats) in Tallinn s Old Town. The dominant structure in the center is the eastern gable of the Tallinn Town Hall (Tallinna raekoda), the oldest surviving Gothic town hall in Northern Europe and the Baltic region. The building s iconic 64-meter tower rises prominently, topped by the Old Thomas (Vana Toomas) weather vane (visible at the very tip), which has been a symbol of the city since 1530. The limestone facade features a distinct Gothic archway at street level and a small, high window on the gable. To the right, the cream-colored building with the "Hopner House" sign (partially visible) is historically significant, often associated with merchant history. Estonia, October 16, 2025
This quiet cobblestone street is Mu"ndi ("Mint Street"), a short but historically rich passageway in Tallinn s Old Town. Despite being only about 45 meters long, Mu"ndi is one of the oldest streets in the city, with origins dating back to the 13th century when it was a pathway known as "the short one, close to the market". The narrow, curving layout framed by tall pastel-colored buildings creates a classic "canyon" effect typical of medieval urban design. The view looks towards Pikk Street, with the high gable of a merchant house visible in the background. Estonia, October 16, 2025
Mu"u"rivahe Street (Mu"u"rivahe ta"nav), specifically the section near the famous "Knit Market" wall. The name Mu"u"rivahe translates to "Between the Walls," referring to its historical location between the city s main defensive wall and a lower, secondary wall. This area is famous for the open-air market where local craftswomen sell traditional Estonian hand-knitted items like wool sweaters, mittens, and socks directly off the medieval stone wall. This specific spot (near Mu"u"rivahe 21) is close to the Viru Gate entrance to the Old Town and connects towards St. Catherine s Passage, another famous medieval walkway. Tallinn, Estonia, October 16, 2025
