Inside Jerusalem

This photo shows a street inside the Old City of Jerusalem in the Arab Quarter. This is a sharp contrast to the scenes of glorious buildings we usually see. Notice the timbers shoring up the arch--this is common in the Arab Quarter. The city is ruled by Israelis who routinely neglect maintenance in Arab areas.
Jerusalem is a 3-dimensional city where many people live and share the space with tourists and religious authorities. The streets are negotiated by people on foot and by small carts. The many steps are only minor impediments. Shops line the main streets which are not much wider than this one.