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Possibly referred to as Trångsund ("Narrow strait") before Mårten Trotzig gave his name to the alley, it is mentioned in 1544 as Tronge trappe grenden ("Narrow Alley Stairs"). In 1608 it is referred to Trappegrenden ("The Stairs Alley"), but a map dated 1733 calls it Trotz gränd. Closed off in the mid 19th century, not to be reopened until ...
Characterized by its large mansions, narrow alleys, covered souqs and ancient caravanserais, the Ancient City of Aleppo became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986. [ 2 ] An estimated 30% of the Ancient City of Aleppo was destroyed in the Battle of Aleppo during the Syrian civil war , [ 3 ] including many sections of the Al-Madina Souq and ...
Trinity Chare, formerly called Dalton's Place [3] - a narrow alley leading to the Live Theatre rehearsal rooms and a number of almshouses dating from the 18th century. Cox Chare - formerly known as Coxton's Chare or Cockis Chare, [3] now a road leading from Pandon to Quayside, and was previously much narrower and surrounded by warehouses
The Snickelways of York, often misspelt Snickleways, are a collection of narrow streets and alleys in the city of York, England.The word Snickelway was coined by local author Mark W. Jones in 1983 in his book A Walk Around the Snickelways of York, and is a portmanteau of the words snicket, meaning a passageway between walls or fences, ginnel, a narrow passageway between or through buildings ...
It is a 'living fort' with people residing in it even today. It is famous for its yellow sand stone buildings and palaces with intricate carvings. There are markets in the narrow alleys of the fort; a great tourist attraction. Jaisalmer Fort in located at Gujrat, India.
The name frequently survives as a street name in a much enlarged urban settlement (there is an example in Wheldrake), but it is common for the back lane to be reduced to a narrow pathway. A back lane, laneway, alley or back alley is also a service or access road behind houses or, in a commercial district, which was created for deliveries and ...
The middle part is the largest, contains a bulk of the Uplistsikhe rock-cut structures, and is connected to the southern part via a narrow rock-cut pass and a tunnel. Narrow alleys and sometimes staircases radiate from the central "street" to the different structures. [1] The southern part has a complex of structures.
Thamel is known for its narrow alleys crowded with various shops and vendors. Commonly sold goods include food, fresh vegetables/fruits, pastries, trekking gear, walking gear, music, DVDs, handicrafts, souvenirs, woolen items and clothes. Travel agencies, small grocery stores, budget hotels, restaurants, pubs and clubs also line the streets.