PHOTO ESSAY: A visit to Ramla, a city not to be missed
Ramla is an ancient city in the center of Israel, and a great place to visit as a day trip. It’s got a rich history, a mix of cultures, a terrific market (shuk), and unique ancient architecture. The town had an Arab majority before most of its Arab inhabitants were expelled or fled during the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. The town was subsequently repopulated by Jewish immigrants. Today, approximately 80 percent of the population is Jewish and 20% Arab (Muslim and Christian).
The shuk in Ramla is one of my favorite markets in Israel. I make it a point to visit it whenever I’m in Israel. I arrived as they were closing for the day. Some of my images from my visit…
Of course if there’s a shuk then there have to be cats…
Places of worship including mosques and churches can be found in the city…
While walking around the city I came across some ancient ruins. I’m not sure from what periods they come from but they are quite interesting…
I hope you get a chance to visit the interesting city of Ramla.
