Home Travel Guides Israel. Western Wall, Jerusalem Jerusalem. Share this place. It is one of the most sacred sites in Judaism, outside the Temple Mount itself. The plaza in front of the wall is divided into separate sections for women and men. Some worshipers wedge their prayers, written on small scraps of paper, into crevices between the stones in the wall, while others stand and pray, sometimes for hours.
Archeologists have uncovered layers of the wall underground through years of excavation, and via a guided tour, visitors can walk through areas of this original, unrestored site that dates back to the 1st century C.
More Recommendations Sivan Askayo. Jerusalem, Holy City for Three Religions Jerusalem is considered one of the most spiritual cities in the world and sacred to all religions for its significant monuments, mostly centered in the Old City. Tour the four quarters in the Old City. Walk through the bustling market of the Muslim Quarter, enjoy some ethnic souvenirs, such as wooden crosses, authentic beads, or herbs. And visit the Jewish Quarter, the Cardo, and pass through some of the most important Jewish archaeology sites all the way to the Western Wall, the most religious monument for Jews.
Outside the Old City, you can visit the great museum of Israel, the Knesset the Israeli government building , and some of the most Bauhaus architecture in Israel.
Guy Needham. While I expected the level of security what surprised me was the sheer number of people who were there. With a different section marked off for women, and numerous religious comings and goings, it was an ideal time to take in what faith, belief and religion mean for mankind and how they have affected - for good and bad - the world we live in today. Julee K. Tours are in English and Hebrew. During August, tours can also be in French. Visitors will can only enter with a ticket, which includes a guide.
Visitors may also enter the site with a private tour led by a licensed guide. For adults, entry is 30 NIS. Tickets must be purchased in advance. It is recommended that NIS. Want more ideas about what to see in that area? July 21, pm. Read More About: archaeology jerusalem.
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