Al-Khader Street in the city of Al-Salt is replete with the scent of heritage and memories of the place. The most prominent thing that shows the beauty of the street is the crowded shops, starting with the famous cobbler street in the area, which starts at the first steps of Al-Khader Street.
Al-Khader Street is considered one of the oldest streets in the city, as it extends from Al-Ain Square (the main square of Al-Salt) up until it reaches Al-Khader Church and down until it meets Al-Midan Street. Much of the religious activities represented by the Al-Khader and Greek Orthodox churches are concentrated in this street, in addition to the commercial activities represented by the various shops located on both sides of the street.
Al-Khader Street is entered from Al-Ain Square near the Great Salt Mosque, with a twisting movement between the commercial shops, whose establishment dates back to the end of the nineteenth century. There are many bends and twists in Al-Khader Street, and its buildings include different uses, including commercial, residential, religious and educational, and there is a discrepancy in the ages of the buildings.
The vital and important street is characterized by the connection and adhesion of its facades, and it is interspersed with only some voids, which are often either secondary lanes or inclusions that lead to streets and other areas. practiced in it. Al-Khidr Street is one of the 23 heritage sites in Al-Salt, and it was named after the shrine of Al-Khidr, peace be upon him.
The majority of shopkeepers work in old professions, and some in modern professions.
The street witnesses a great turnout of visitors, especially after the inclusion of the city of Salt on the World Heritage List as a tourist landmark for lovers of nobility, originality and ancient heritage, especially as it is characterized by the beauty of yellow house stones, and an attractive heritage atmosphere.
The Director of Tourism in Balqa Governorate, Mahmoud Arabiyat, told the Jordan News Agency (Petra) that the importance of Al-Khader Street is evident in the fact that it contains the Church of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary (the Greek Orthodox Church) and its affiliated school, which dates back to the sixteenth century, in addition to the shrine of Al-Khader or the Church of Al-Khader.
He pointed out that he descends from the main Al-Khader Street, two sub-streets, the first is located at the beginning and was called (Al-Khayatin Street), and it is (Al-Shawam) Street previously, and it was named because of the presence of tailors from the Levant, while the second is (Al-Iskafiya) Street, which is a market for shoes and was named This is due to the nature of the prevailing trades in it, which is repairing and making shoes, similar to the Levantine markets, which are characterized by the gathering of the owners of one trade in a specific place.
Arabiyat said that the most important feature that distinguishes the street is the twisting movement between the shops, the varying ages of the buildings, the multiplicity of educational, religious, commercial and residential activities, in addition to its historical importance, as it contains many old heritage houses and modern tourist experiences that added an experience of unique quality that tells the story of the place, pointing out To a number of those experiences, namely (My grandfather's house, Dar Al-Harf, Makarim experience, Sultanate creation, Henna, Balqawi wedding, Al-Khader bazaar, guest houses such as 'Fatima Al-Zoubi's house, Hala Qaqish's house' and Al-Khader Training Center and the legacy of Jordan).
Arabiyat confirmed that tourist groups were directed to visit tourism projects and experiences in Al-Khader Street, to contribute to supporting pioneering projects and tourism experiences within the 'Harmony Path', pointing out that sums of money have been allocated in the current year's budget to develop the city center of Al-Salt and its tourism skills.
He added that the Ministry of Tourism is working to support tourism projects and experiences on Al-Khader Street, with the aim of directing tourists to this street and stimulating tourism.
Petra - Amjad Al-Awamleh
Al-Khader Street in the city of Al-Salt is replete with the scent of heritage and memories of the place. The most prominent thing that shows the beauty of the street is the crowded shops, starting with the famous cobbler street in the area, which starts at the first steps of Al-Khader Street.
Al-Khader Street is considered one of the oldest streets in the city, as it extends from Al-Ain Square (the main square of Al-Salt) up until it reaches Al-Khader Church and down until it meets Al-Midan Street. Much of the religious activities represented by the Al-Khader and Greek Orthodox churches are concentrated in this street, in addition to the commercial activities represented by the various shops located on both sides of the street.
Al-Khader Street is entered from Al-Ain Square near the Great Salt Mosque, with a twisting movement between the commercial shops, whose establishment dates back to the end of the nineteenth century. There are many bends and twists in Al-Khader Street, and its buildings include different uses, including commercial, residential, religious and educational, and there is a discrepancy in the ages of the buildings.
The vital and important street is characterized by the connection and adhesion of its facades, and it is interspersed with only some voids, which are often either secondary lanes or inclusions that lead to streets and other areas. practiced in it. Al-Khidr Street is one of the 23 heritage sites in Al-Salt, and it was named after the shrine of Al-Khidr, peace be upon him.
The majority of shopkeepers work in old professions, and some in modern professions.
The street witnesses a great turnout of visitors, especially after the inclusion of the city of Salt on the World Heritage List as a tourist landmark for lovers of nobility, originality and ancient heritage, especially as it is characterized by the beauty of yellow house stones, and an attractive heritage atmosphere.
The Director of Tourism in Balqa Governorate, Mahmoud Arabiyat, told the Jordan News Agency (Petra) that the importance of Al-Khader Street is evident in the fact that it contains the Church of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary (the Greek Orthodox Church) and its affiliated school, which dates back to the sixteenth century, in addition to the shrine of Al-Khader or the Church of Al-Khader.
He pointed out that he descends from the main Al-Khader Street, two sub-streets, the first is located at the beginning and was called (Al-Khayatin Street), and it is (Al-Shawam) Street previously, and it was named because of the presence of tailors from the Levant, while the second is (Al-Iskafiya) Street, which is a market for shoes and was named This is due to the nature of the prevailing trades in it, which is repairing and making shoes, similar to the Levantine markets, which are characterized by the gathering of the owners of one trade in a specific place.
Arabiyat said that the most important feature that distinguishes the street is the twisting movement between the shops, the varying ages of the buildings, the multiplicity of educational, religious, commercial and residential activities, in addition to its historical importance, as it contains many old heritage houses and modern tourist experiences that added an experience of unique quality that tells the story of the place, pointing out To a number of those experiences, namely (My grandfather's house, Dar Al-Harf, Makarim experience, Sultanate creation, Henna, Balqawi wedding, Al-Khader bazaar, guest houses such as 'Fatima Al-Zoubi's house, Hala Qaqish's house' and Al-Khader Training Center and the legacy of Jordan).
Arabiyat confirmed that tourist groups were directed to visit tourism projects and experiences in Al-Khader Street, to contribute to supporting pioneering projects and tourism experiences within the 'Harmony Path', pointing out that sums of money have been allocated in the current year's budget to develop the city center of Al-Salt and its tourism skills.
He added that the Ministry of Tourism is working to support tourism projects and experiences on Al-Khader Street, with the aim of directing tourists to this street and stimulating tourism.
Petra - Amjad Al-Awamleh
Al-Khader Street in the city of Al-Salt is replete with the scent of heritage and memories of the place. The most prominent thing that shows the beauty of the street is the crowded shops, starting with the famous cobbler street in the area, which starts at the first steps of Al-Khader Street.
Al-Khader Street is considered one of the oldest streets in the city, as it extends from Al-Ain Square (the main square of Al-Salt) up until it reaches Al-Khader Church and down until it meets Al-Midan Street. Much of the religious activities represented by the Al-Khader and Greek Orthodox churches are concentrated in this street, in addition to the commercial activities represented by the various shops located on both sides of the street.
Al-Khader Street is entered from Al-Ain Square near the Great Salt Mosque, with a twisting movement between the commercial shops, whose establishment dates back to the end of the nineteenth century. There are many bends and twists in Al-Khader Street, and its buildings include different uses, including commercial, residential, religious and educational, and there is a discrepancy in the ages of the buildings.
The vital and important street is characterized by the connection and adhesion of its facades, and it is interspersed with only some voids, which are often either secondary lanes or inclusions that lead to streets and other areas. practiced in it. Al-Khidr Street is one of the 23 heritage sites in Al-Salt, and it was named after the shrine of Al-Khidr, peace be upon him.
The majority of shopkeepers work in old professions, and some in modern professions.
The street witnesses a great turnout of visitors, especially after the inclusion of the city of Salt on the World Heritage List as a tourist landmark for lovers of nobility, originality and ancient heritage, especially as it is characterized by the beauty of yellow house stones, and an attractive heritage atmosphere.
The Director of Tourism in Balqa Governorate, Mahmoud Arabiyat, told the Jordan News Agency (Petra) that the importance of Al-Khader Street is evident in the fact that it contains the Church of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary (the Greek Orthodox Church) and its affiliated school, which dates back to the sixteenth century, in addition to the shrine of Al-Khader or the Church of Al-Khader.
He pointed out that he descends from the main Al-Khader Street, two sub-streets, the first is located at the beginning and was called (Al-Khayatin Street), and it is (Al-Shawam) Street previously, and it was named because of the presence of tailors from the Levant, while the second is (Al-Iskafiya) Street, which is a market for shoes and was named This is due to the nature of the prevailing trades in it, which is repairing and making shoes, similar to the Levantine markets, which are characterized by the gathering of the owners of one trade in a specific place.
Arabiyat said that the most important feature that distinguishes the street is the twisting movement between the shops, the varying ages of the buildings, the multiplicity of educational, religious, commercial and residential activities, in addition to its historical importance, as it contains many old heritage houses and modern tourist experiences that added an experience of unique quality that tells the story of the place, pointing out To a number of those experiences, namely (My grandfather's house, Dar Al-Harf, Makarim experience, Sultanate creation, Henna, Balqawi wedding, Al-Khader bazaar, guest houses such as 'Fatima Al-Zoubi's house, Hala Qaqish's house' and Al-Khader Training Center and the legacy of Jordan).
Arabiyat confirmed that tourist groups were directed to visit tourism projects and experiences in Al-Khader Street, to contribute to supporting pioneering projects and tourism experiences within the 'Harmony Path', pointing out that sums of money have been allocated in the current year's budget to develop the city center of Al-Salt and its tourism skills.
He added that the Ministry of Tourism is working to support tourism projects and experiences on Al-Khader Street, with the aim of directing tourists to this street and stimulating tourism.
Petra - Amjad Al-Awamleh
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Al-Khader Street in Al-Salt smells of heritage and memories of the place
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