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Palestinian ghetto.
Ramallah is undoubtedly an excellent base from which to explore the West Bank, but its own sites should not be overlooked. The city centre around al Manara square is perfect for people-watching from a coffee shop window, and the market is a lively and fascinating experience. A few minutes walk is the trendy downtown area known as ‘Tahta’, where various bars and restaurants can be found.
Yasser Arafat’s mausoleum is open for tourists to visit, and the guards will happily allow you in to take pictures of the smart but not over-elaborate compound.
The memorial site of beloved poet Mahmoud Darwish, opened in 2004, is an excellent attraction tucked away in the suburbs.
The Complex, with its Darwish museum, auditorium and exhibition rooms, is a source of pride for the locals. Darwish was a Palestinian poet and author who won numerous awards and was widely regarded as the Palestinian national poet.
Elsewhere, there are several Turkish baths dotted throughout Ramallah and Al Bireh for anyone in need of some relaxation.
When that’s done with, head to one of the city’s lively evening venues: Radio often has live bands, the Snobar is a cult favourite with its open-air pool and the likes of Orjuwan and La Vie are always popular too. Special mention must also go to La Grotta, a cosy, lovable bar which becomes a second home for the majority of foreigners either living or traveling in Ramallah.
Ramallah is undoubtedly an excellent base from which to explore the West Bank, but its own sites should not be overlooked. The city centre around al Manara square is perfect for people-watching from a coffee shop window, and the market is a lively and fascinating experience. A few minutes walk is the trendy downtown area known as ‘Tahta’, where various bars and restaurants can be found.
Yasser Arafat’s mausoleum is open for tourists to visit, and the guards will happily allow you in to take pictures of the smart but not over-elaborate compound.
The memorial site of beloved poet Mahmoud Darwish, opened in 2004, is an excellent attraction tucked away in the suburbs.
The Complex, with its Darwish museum, auditorium and exhibition rooms, is a source of pride for the locals. Darwish was a Palestinian poet and author who won numerous awards and was widely regarded as the Palestinian national poet.
Elsewhere, there are several Turkish baths dotted throughout Ramallah and Al Bireh for anyone in need of some relaxation.
When that’s done with, head to one of the city’s lively evening venues: Radio often has live bands, the Snobar is a cult favourite with its open-air pool and the likes of Orjuwan and La Vie are always popular too. Special mention must also go to La Grotta, a cosy, lovable bar which becomes a second home for the majority of foreigners either living or traveling in Ramallah.
Ramallah City - Welcome To Palestine
Ramallah City is the cultural, liberal and intellectual hub of Palestine. The city hosts a stunning mixture of historic markets and modern facilities
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