La Kalsa
Guide
Photo: Palickap · CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
FreeWalkAllow 30–60 minPut together by AI from open data
What you'll see
The old Arab-founded quarter by the sea: faded palaces, roofless churches, street art and some of the city's liveliest bars at night.
A brief history
Founded as the Arab emirs' walled citadel in the 900s; long run-down after wartime bombs, now coming back to life.
Tips
- Best time
- Evening
- Cost
- Free
- Allow
- 30–60 min
- Free days
- Always free
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Good to know
- Area
- Kalsa: The old Arab quarter by the sea: palaces, galleries and the waterfront.
- Access
- Step-free
- Indoors or out
- Outdoors
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