The beating heart of Nablus and the best place to start any trip to the city is the mesmerising Old City, with the Al Qasaba (Casbah). The labyrinthine market is brimming with spice stalls, piles of fresh fruit and vegetables, pastry stands, clothes racks, jewellery and a whole lot more, while there is not a single tour group in sight.
Several leather tanneries, potteries and textile workshops also line the narrow, winding and chaotic streets. It is also the perfect place to sample the local delicacy, kunafeh.
The beating heart of Nablus and the best starting point for any city tour is the charming old city with Al Qasaba (Kasbah). The labyrinthine market is filled with spice stalls, piles of fresh fruit and vegetables, pastry shops, clothes racks, jewelry and more, but not a single tour group in sight.
Several leather tanneries, pottery and textile factories also line the narrow, winding and chaotic streets. It’s also the perfect place to sample the local delicacy, Kunafeh.
The local delicacy, kunafeh, a warm, sweet cheese pastry usually topped with pistachios, can be sampled here for around NIS 4 per slice. The supplier also invites you to take a seat at the table before enjoying a fresh juice or Arabic coffee.
There is a good selection of hotels and hostels in Nablus.