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18.05.2012
09:33
Now in the Old City:

Old City Nights - EVERY WEEK, ALL YEAR - starting April 30.
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Absalom’s Pillar Absalom’s Pillar
Absalom’s Pillar (Yad Avshalom) is a one of the more famous and impressive tombs found in the Kidron Valley.
Al Khaldieh library building Al Khaldieh library building
The building was originally built in 1246 and was renovated in the 14th century by the Mamelukes.
Armenian Quarter Armenian Quarter
About 3,000 Armenians live in Israel, with the majority residing in the Armenian Quarter of Jerusalem
Ascension Dome Ascension Dome
The dome was built by the Crusaders in the 12th century
Batei Mahseh Square Batei Mahseh Square
The houses encompassing the paved square were constructed between 1860 and 1890
Broad Wall of the Israelite Period Broad Wall of the Israelite Period
Remnants of the wall King Zidkiyahu fortified in the 8th century BC
Cardo Cardo
The Cardo, the city's main street during the Byzantine Period.
Chain of Generations Center Chain of Generations Center
Visitors will enjoy a moving experience that relates the faxcinating story of the Jewish people throughout the generations
Christ Church Christ Church
The compound contains a hostel and a heritage center. Underneath the compound is a tunnel was discovered dating to the Second Temple Period.
Church of the Holy Sepulcher Church of the Holy Sepulcher
This is the holiest site in the Christian world, the ideal of pilgrims and the faithful for centuries.
Church of the Redeemer Church of the Redeemer
The northern portal of the Crusader church is incorporated in the modern church
Church of the Tomb of the Virgin Church of the Tomb of the Virgin
A church that was built in the 12th century, during the reign of Melisende the Crusader Queen of Jerusalem
City of David - visitors center City of David - visitors center
Tours of the city of David - Jerusalem, First Temple Period
Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate
The Coptic Orthodox Church whose establishment is attributed to St. Mark the Apostle in the 1st century CE.
Damascus Gate Damascus Gate
The ornamented gate was built in the Ottoman period
David's Tomb David's Tomb
Jewish tradition tells us this cave is the Tomb of King David
Davidson Center Davidson Center
The Archaeological Park is one of the largest, most significant archaeological sites in the country
Dir A - Sultan Dir A - Sultan
Located on the roof of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher above the Chapel of St. Helena.
Dom of the Rock Dom of the Rock
One of the holiest places to Islam
Dome of the Chain Dome of the Chain
The building east of the Dome of the Rock
Dormition Church Dormition Church
The German-Catholic church was dedicated in 1910.
Dung Gate Dung Gate
This gate is topographically the lowest gate in the wall. It faces the village of Silwan and thus its Arabic name- Bab Silwan
El-Aqsa Mosque El-Aqsa Mosque
The earliest dated mosque in Israel and one of the most important to Islam
Elrov - Mamila Elrov - Mamila
In 2007, some sixty years after the closing of the Mamilla commercial district during Israel's War of Independence, the street was refurbished and reopened to the public.
Emek Tzurim National Park Emek Tzurim National Park
Between the Mt. of Olives, Mt. Scopus and the Kidron Valley lies the Emek Tzurim National Park
Four Sephardi Synagogues Four Sephardi Synagogues
The synagogues were founded four hundred years ago after the forced closing of the Ramban Synagogue
Franciscan Monastery of San Salvador Franciscan Monastery of San Salvador
The Franciscan Order was founded in the 13th century by St. Francis of Assisi.
Gethsemane - Church of All Nations Gethsemane - Church of All Nations
At the end of “the Last Supper,” Jesus went with his disciples to Gethsemane, an olive orchard located at the edge of the Kidron Valley
Greek Catholic Patriarchate Greek Catholic Patriarchate
The Greek Catholics are the largest Christian sect in Israel.
Greek Orthodox Patriarchate Greek Orthodox Patriarchate
The Greek Orthodox Patriarchate is the older of the Jerusalem patriarchs.
Herod's Gate Herod's Gate
It is Known as the Flower Gate because of the floral designs engraved on its facade
Hurvah Synagogue Hurvah Synagogue
The center of the Askenazi community in the Old City
Iron Gate (Bab Al-Hadid) Iron Gate (Bab Al-Hadid)
One of the western entrances to the Temple Mount
Jaffa Gate Jaffa Gate
The main western entrance to the Old City
Khan A - Sultan Khan A - Sultan
An ancient khan (caravanserai) that was used to house merchants, pilgrims and travelers to Jerusalem.
Kidron Valley Kidron Valley
The steep channel of the Kidron is revealed to us in all its splendor
Lady Tonsok Palace Lady Tonsok Palace
Lady Tunshuq daughter of Abdullah al-Muthaffariyye was the wife of Mameluke ruler Muthaffar al-Din.
Last Supper Room Last Supper Room
According to a Christian tradition begun during the Byzantine period, this is the location of the Last Supper of Jesus and his disciples
Lions' Gate Lions' Gate
The Israeli paratroopers broke into the Old City in the Six-Day War via this gate
Monastery of St. Mark Monastery of St. Mark
This is the center of the Syrian Orthodox (Syriac) community, which was established by the apostle St. Peter.
Orson Hyde Memorial Park Orson Hyde Memorial Park
Ramban Synagogue Ramban Synagogue
The oldest synagogue in the Jewish Quarter
Robinson's Arch Robinson's Arch
Relic of a Second Temple arch, on which a path lead into the Temple Mount
Rockefeller Museum Rockefeller Museum
The building is an architectural wonder, designed by British architect Austen St. Barbe Harrison
Temple Institute Temple Institute
The institute boasts reconstructed temple vessels, paintings and a gold-marble model of the Second Temple
Temple Mount Temple Mount
The site of the First and second Temples - the most famous structures today are the Dome of the Rock and the Al-Aqsa Mosque
Temple Mount Sifting Project Temple Mount Sifting Project
ITens of thousands of objects have been discovered thus far, including ancient coins, tools and arrowheads
The “kishla” The “kishla”
Here stood the summer palace of Muhammad Ali, who ruled the Holy Land from 1831-1840.
The Burnt House The Burnt House
The remains of a house that was destroyed when Jerusalem was captured and destroyed by the Romans.
The Christian Quarter The Christian Quarter
This quarter is filled with christian establishments and sites
The First Temple Model The First Temple Model
This model is presented at the Rachel Ben zvi center
The Garden Tomb The Garden Tomb
The place where, according to Protestant belief, Jesus was buried
The Golden Gate The Golden Gate
This blocked gate was built by the eastern wall of Temple Mount
The Herodian Quarter The Herodian Quarter
Excavations revealed a part of the Second Temple period Upper City
The Latin Patriarchate The Latin Patriarchate
The Latin Church has rights and representation in the Christian holy sites, as well as a good deal of property.
The Maronite Compound The Maronite Compound
The Maronite Church is named for St. Maroun, who lived in northern Syria at the end of the 4th century.
The New Gate The New Gate
The gate was first known as the gate of the sultan Abdul Hamid
The Ramparts Walk The Ramparts Walk
400 years ago the Ottoman sultan Suleiman the Magnificent completed building the walls surrounding the Old City
The Small Wall The Small Wall
A small plaza facing a segment of the Western Wall
The Western Wall Tunnels The Western Wall Tunnels
Regular tours take place in the ancient tunnels by the Western Wall
Tiferet Israel Synagogue Tiferet Israel Synagogue
The Tiferet Yisrael Synagogue was built by the Ashkenazi Hassidic community in the middle of the 19th century,
Tomb of Haziar Tomb of Haziar
This is a burial cave from the 2nd century BCE.
Tower of David Tower of David
The museum is set in the magnificently restored ancient Citadel and traces Jerusalem's long and eventful history
Tzemach Tzedek Synagogue Tzemach Tzedek Synagogue
A large synagogue with a lovely courtyard
Via Dolorosa Via Dolorosa
The way that Jesus was taken, bearing his cross on his back to the place of his crucifixion
Wall Builders Garden Wall Builders Garden
At our feet lies Ben Hinnom Valley, which is mentioned in the Bible as the site of the Topheth
Warren's Shaft Warren's Shaft
In the fall of 1867, British explorer Charles Warren climbed from the Gihon Spring up a vertical shaft more than 13 meters high.
Western Wall Western Wall
The Western Wall is the western retaining wall of the Temple Mount
Yad Ben Zvi Yad Ben Zvi
This independent, non-profit organization perpetuates the legacy of Israel's second president
Zechariah's Tomb Zechariah's Tomb
According to tradition this is the tomb of Zechariah, who reproved the people and opposed idol worship in the Holy Temple.
Zedekiah's Cave Zedekiah's Cave
The huge Zedekiah`s Cave was used as a quarry
Zion Gate Zion Gate
Zion Gate, on the south side of the wall, leads towards Mount Zion
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