Carmel Market, Central outdoor marketplace in Tel Aviv, Israel
Description
The Carmel Market runs along Carmel Street with many stalls selling fresh fruit and vegetables, spices, baked goods, clothing, and local crafts. The vendors are packed tightly together, selling their goods directly from the street.
History
The market started in the 1920s when Russian immigrants transformed a small Yemenite neighborhood market into a commercial center. The local government supported this growth and helped make it an important spot in the city.
Culture
The market shows Tel Aviv's diversity through its mix of Middle Eastern and European foods, traditional spices, and local specialties. You see people from different backgrounds shopping and chatting together.
Practical
The market is open every day except Saturday from morning to late afternoon, with the most activity on Friday before the Sabbath. It is best to go early or come on Friday to see the best selection.
Did you know?
Independent artists and craft makers gather on the nearby Nahalat Binyamin Street on Tuesdays and Fridays to sell their work. These regular art markets add an artistic side to the place on certain days.
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