| Old Jerusalem is the Old City part of the capital of | | | | · Western Wall Jerusalem - In Hebrew Hakotel |
| Israel. Until the mid 1800's it was the whole city | | | | Hamaaravi is also known as the Wailing Wall. This |
| known as Jerusalem since King David's reign. The | | | | is the holiest place in Judaism. Jews from all over |
| city started to grow outside the walls until today | | | | come to the Kotel with reverence and pray, |
| when it is the largest city in Israel. | | | | feeling that they are nearer than ever to heaven. |
| The Old City is sacred to the three monotheistic | | | | · Western Wall Tunnels Tour - Those interested |
| religions, Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Pilgrims | | | | in archaeology will find this tour very attractive. It |
| from all over the world visit Jerusalem constantly | | | | covers the underground tunnels below the wall, a |
| as part of their Holy Land Trip to visit such special | | | | synagogue, a pool and a water tunnel. |
| sites like the Temple Mount and the Western Wall | | | | · Hurva Square - The remains of an Old |
| for Jews, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for | | | | Synagogue burnt down several times. An arch |
| Christians and the Dome of the Rock and Al Aqsa | | | | stays there today as a reminder. |
| Mosque for Muslims. | | | | · The Broad Wall - It was unearthed after the |
| Since the Six Day War in June 1967, when the | | | | Six day War. The thick wall dates to the 8th |
| city was reunited, all places of worship are open | | | | Century BC. |
| to all visitors without any distinction of race or | | | | · Wohl Archaeological Museum - This is a |
| religion. Pilgrims from all over the world flock to | | | | museum with excavations of the Herodian times. |
| Old Jerusalem to pray and visit their Holy Sites. | | | | It was built around 2,000 years ago, before the |
| Access to Old Jerusalem is through several gates | | | | Romans came and destroyed the city. |
| that are used today by visitors or locals | | | | · Ophel Archaeological Park - In the southern side |
| Jerusalem Gates | | | | of Temple Mount with remains of Herodian's time, |
| · Jaffa Gate | | | | Byzantine and Ottoman origin. |
| · New Gate | | | | · Saint Mary's Hospice - These are ruins of a |
| · Damascus | | | | Crusader's German Hospice dating to the 12th |
| · Herod's Gate | | | | Century. |
| · St Stephen's Gate | | | | · The Cardo - Meaning Heart because it was the |
| · Golden Gate | | | | heart of the city and Jerusalem's main roadway. |
| · Dung Gate | | | | Once discovered by excavations it has been |
| · Zion Gate | | | | reconstructed. Today you'll find stores in |
| Places of interest | | | | remembrance of the years long gone. |
| · Al Aqsa Mosque also known as the Temple | | | | · Citadel - Located besides de Jaffa gate is |
| Mount to Jews and Christians is not open to Non | | | | occupied today by the Tower of David museum. |
| -Muslims. Access is strictly regulated. | | | | · Ramparts Walk - You may walk on the city |
| · Dome of the Rock - In Hebrew Kipat Hasela is | | | | walls from Jaffa Gate to St Stephen's Gate in |
| the impressive dome constructed by Muslims on | | | | one direction and from Jaffa Gate to Dung Gate |
| top of the Temple Mount. The amazing golden | | | | in the other. |
| dome is seen from all over Jerusalem and is | | | | · The Suq El Attaria - SUQ OR Shuk in Hebrew |
| worldwide recognized in Jerusalem pictures. | | | | means market. If you are a shopping tourist you |
| · Noble Sanctuary - In Hebrew Har Habayit and | | | | will find here from species to souvenirs and from |
| in Arabic Haram al-Sharif is the main attraction of | | | | groceries to fine clothing and jewelry. |
| the Muslim quarter. It is a large esplanade in | | | | A spiritual Experience |
| southern Old Jerusalem. | | | | A visit to the Old City, especially for the first time |
| · Museum of Islamic Art - It is located on the | | | | is a spiritual experience that cannot be compared |
| Knights Templar and his has just a few Islamic | | | | to any of your travels and visits to other places |
| antiques. The LA Mayer Museum in the new city | | | | in the world. |
| is much more complete. | | | | |