Mahane Yehuda Market is often referred to as "The Shuk" by the locals. Literally, the terms means open market, and this is the biggest of such places in Jerusalem, Israel. This is one of the best places for locals and visitors to mingle. It has over 250 vendors, who sells fresh vegetables, fruits, baked goods, meats and fish, cheeses and nuts, and a host of lovely spices and wines. If you are in the mood to shop for something, this is also your location, as it specializes in clothing and shoes; house wares, textiles, and Judaica.

Surrounding the market are juice bars, cafes and coffee houses, and lovely stands where you can experience real falafel and shawarma. The busiest days are Thursday and Friday, when the locals are shopping for Shabbat.

Mahane Yehuda is located at Eitz Chaim Street and Mahane Yehuda Street. It is bounded by Jaffa Road to the north, and Agrippas St. to the south. It was founded by the business firm of Frutiger, Navon, and Konstrum. The official name, though, would be chosen by using the name of Jodah (Yehuda) Navon. In time everyone just started using his name to also refer to the building. During the Ottoman Empire, this place grew kind of wily nilly, with no real plan for construction or organizational development. In the 1920s, the British shut the place down for a while. However, by 1932 the place was reopened, cleaned up, and organized well, which put an end to the concern over health that the Brits had. The marketplace has been completely redesigned lately. It now even sports a roof that encloses the open areas of the market.

While continuing your walking tour along the Jaffa road you will see a window to the sky. That is a building whose architecture forms this window to sky. It is a very interesting view.

Agrippa's Gallery displays paintings and sculptures by local talent. There is a photo gallery next to it. You can see vintage views of the city's top attractions, like Dome of the Rock, Holy Sepulchre, etc.

Ben Yehuda Street is more open pedestrian mall than street. It connects to Jaffa and King George Street forming a triangle in central Jerusalem. Eliezer Ben-Yehuda was a linguist and is credited with reviving the Hebrew language and the street is named in his honor. The Street was a busy thoroughfare even before Israel was a state and as such, it has been the target of several terrorist bombings and attacks. Closing it to vehicular traffic made the Street safer but it is still wise to be wary. Having given a nod to caution, this Street is really fun and caters to the tourists. The area is a great place to buy a souvenir, grab some great food, have a little sit down and watch the crowds go by. The streets are lined with sidewalk cafés and musicians frequent the area with music, old and new. The locals call the area Midrachov which is a contraction of two Hebrew words meaning Sidewalk Street. While Ben Yehuda Street is not the most significant street in Jerusalem, or the most attractive, it is certainly not to be missed. The cobblestones certainly add to the charm and the music along with the food and little shops make for a fun atmosphere.

Trinity church is a Russian Orthodox is a house of worship located in the Russian compound in Jerusalem's center. The sanctuary and chapel was constructed in 1860. It was designed Martin Epinger. He was a very famous Russian born architect. He designed the structure in a way that might remind of Red Square in Moscow. It is still owned and operated by people from Russia. You might also be interested to know that this place is used by immigrants from that country as a king of connecting place.

During World War I, the Turks (Ottoman Empire) made all Christians leave Jerusalem. The church fell into disrepair as a result. In 1948, after the War for Independence was over, this house of prayer resumed its primary function, and is now in Russian control once again.

This house of worship got its start during a time when the Russian Orthodox Church was undergoing growth in the area of Jerusalem. They encouraged waves of pilgrims to make the journey.

Holy Trinity Cathedral is located in the Russian Compound. Other structures in the same general location have long been used as a pilgrim's hotel. In fact the local building that now houses the police was also used for this purpose. The recently restored religious site has beautiful art work, and classic icons to behold all over the building. You need to see the golden doors of the iconostasis. A small gift stand is also on site. Admission to the location is free of charge.

Jaffa Gate is a stone portal in the historic walls of the Old City of Jerusalem. Jaffa Gate was inaugurated in 1538 as part of the rebuilding of the Old City walls by Suleiman the Magnificent. It is one of eight gates in Jerusalem's Old City walls. Jaffa Gate is the only one of the Old City gates positioned at a right angle to the wall. This could have been done as a defensive measure to slow down oncoming attackers, or to orient it in the direction of Jaffa Road, from which pilgrims arrived at the end of their journey from the port of Jaffa. Like the stones used for the rest of the Old City walls, the stones of Jaffa Gate are large, hewn, sand-colored blocks. The entryway stands about 20 feet (6 meters) high, and the wall rises another 20 feet above that. Running along the Old City walls south of Jaffa Gate is the Tower of David, a Jerusalem landmark that dates back to antiquity.