The Roman gate was still in use during the Byzantine and early Islamic periods. During the Crusader period, the fortifications were breached and rebuilt following the city's takeover. Damascus Gate, one of the three gates in the northern wall, remained the principal access to that side of the city. It was here that merchants displayed their merchandise for sale. In modern times, visitors enter through Mughrabi Bridge, which connects the Old City with Beit Hanina. The entrance is on the eastern side of the bridge, opposite Sultan Suleiman Road. A passage next to the Damascus Gate leads into Muhayar Square, which is surrounded by restaurants and shops. There are also several churches including St. Paul's Cathedral, which was built by the British in 1873-1875 to replace an earlier structure that had been destroyed by Muslims during a riot in 1838. The new cathedral was designed in Gothic style with elements of Romanesque architecture. Damascus Gate is often referred to as the "Door of Damascus" because it was from here that Syrian merchants would trade with travelers coming from far away. They would sell them food and other necessities at low prices since there were no stores back then. After traveling down the Silk Road between China and Europe, the goods would be shipped back home again.