Quick Guide to the Old City of Jerusalem by Ori Maroz

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39. Latin Patriarchate B/8 41. Mawlawiyeh Mosque G/3 42. Menachem Zion Syn. G/10 43. Moghrabi Gate I-J/9 44. Monument to Knights of St. John F/9 45. Muslim Orphanage G-H/7 46. Muslim Supreme Council H/6 47. Muristan E-F/9 48. New Gate A-B/6 50. Porat Yosef Syn. H-I/10 51. R. Me’ir Ba’al Ha-Ness G/11 52. Ramban Syn. G/11 53. Red Mosque G/5 54. Robinson’s Arch I-J/10 55. Rothschild’s House H/11 56. St. Ann Ch. J-K/3-4 57. St. John Ch. E/9 58. St. Julien Ch. H/7 59. St. Michel D-E/6-7 60. St. Savior Ch. B-C/7 61. St. Veronica Ch. F-G/6 63. Terra Sancta Girl’s Orphanage C/7 64. Tonshak’s Tomb G-H/6 65. Virgin Mary’s Birth Ch. J-K/4 66. Watson House F/9

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Jaffa Gate Area Sites

1 Jaffa Gate: The gate was built in the Ottoman era, as part of the wall constructed at that time. During the 19th century, this gate became increasingly important because of the growing ties between the port of Jaffa and Jerusalem. The chief road traversing Jerusalem from east to west is called Jaffa Road. In 1898, the German Kaiser, Wilhelm II, visited Jerusalem. To widen the entrance for his carriage, part of the wall adjacent to Jaffa Gate was destroyed. The section where the wall was removed is today used for vehicles entering the Old City. Hours: 24 hours a day. Free.

Armenian Quarter Sites

6 Christ Church: The ﬁrst Protestant church constructed in the Holy Land. Was erected in the 19th century by the London Society for Promoting Christianity amongst the Jews. The church, which has a neogothic design, was built between 1841 and 1849 and was administered as a Protestant diocese jointly operated by the Anglican Church and the Prussian Protestant Church. Hours: Heritage Center & Church: Mon.-Sat. 9:30-16:30. Guest House Coffee & Cake served daily from 9:30am. Lunches served 12-14. Free entrance. Modest attire required. www.cmj-israel.org

7 St. James Cathedral: This church commemorates two ﬁgures named James: Jesus’ brother, who served as Jerusalem's ﬁrst bishop, and James the Elder, the brother of John the Baptist. The cathedral, constructed in the 11th century on the ruins of a sixth-century Byzantine church, is one of Jerusalem's most impressive churches. Hours: Daily: 3-3:30. Sun.-Fri. 6:30 a.m-7:30 a.m. Sat. 6:30 a.m-9:30 a.m. 02-6282331. Free. Modest attire required.

2 Tourist Information Center Hours: Sun.-Sat. 8:30-5, Fri. 8:30-1:30. 02-6271422, www.goisrael.com

11 The Hurva Synagogue: First built in 1700, the synagogue was burned down in 1720. Rebuilt in 1864, it became a symbol of the renewal of Jewish settlement in the Land of Israel, and was destroyed again, this time by the Jordanians, in 1948. In 1972 a temporary memorial arch was erected above its ruins, soon becoming a symbol of the return to the Jewish Quarter. Over the last few years the Hurva underwent a complex process of reconstruction and restoration. The synagogue holds three daily regular prayer services, as well as special prayer services for Memorial Day, Israel Independence Day, and Jerusalem Day. Hours: Tours take place Sun.-Thurs. by advance reservation only. 02-6265922. Modest attire required. Adult: NIS 25 Child: NIS 15. Duration of tour: Approximately 1 hour. www.rova-yehudi.org.il

12 The Cardo: This is the reconstructed main street of the Roman-Byzantine city. Today the site houses Judaica, art and souvenir shops alongside impressive archeological remnants and a copy of the Madaba map in which the Cardo is clearly visible. Hours: 24 hours a day. Free. 02-6265922. www.rova-yehudi.org.il 13 The Herodian Quarter - the Wohl Museum of Archeology: The grand, 2,000-square-meter living quarters of the priestly class and Jerusalem’s wealthy during the Second Temple: mikvehs (ritual baths), mosaic ﬂoors, elegant stucco and the most ancient etching of the Temple's menorah, ash remnants from the city's destruction in 70 C.E., fascinating three-dimensional model and more… Individual audio-guides in Hebrew or English are available at no additional charge. Hours: Sun.-Thurs. 9-5; Fri. and holiday eves 9-1. 02-6265922 Adult: NIS 18 Child: NIS 13. www.rova-yehudi.org.il

16 City of David: The birthplace of Jerusalem, situated on a long, narrow ridge just outside today’s Old City walls. The Gihon Spring, Jerusalem’s only fresh water source, is located at the foot of the ridge and enables us to trace human settlement as far back as the Calcolithic period. This is the ancient city of Jebus, which King David conquered, and the site’s many current archaeological excavations have yielded seals bearing the names of many biblical ﬁgures. Hours: Sun.-Thurs. 8-5, Fri. 8-2 (winter), Sun.-Thurs. 8-7, Fri. 8-3 (summer) 02-6268700, *6033. Adult: NIS 25 Child: NIS 13. www.cityofdavid.org.il

17 Western Wall (Hakotel Hamaaravi): Was built by King Herod toward the end of the 1st century B.C.E, as part of a monumental building project that included the construction of supporting walls and the ﬁlling-in and leveling of the space, creating a vast ceremonial plaza on the Temple Mount. The Western Wall is part of the structure that supports the Temple Mount from the west. According to Jewish tradition, when the Second Temple was destroyed in 70 C.E., the Western Wall became the Temple’s most important remnant and is considered the holiest of all Jewish sites. For two thousand years of exile, Jews have prayed for the opportunity to return to the Western Wall. Hours: 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Free. Modest attire required.

18 Western Wall Tunnel: Subterranean tunnel showing the hidden parts of the Western Wall and remains from various periods in Jerusalem's history. Hours: Sun.-Thurs. 7-evening (depending on reservations). Fri. 7-12. Visits must be coordinated in advance. Modest attire required. *5958 Adult: NIS 30, Child: NIS 15. www.english.thekotel.org 19 The Generations Center: Glass exhibit and sound-and- light spectacle telling the story of the Jewish People. Hours: Sun.-Thur. 8-evening (depending on reservations). Fri. 8-12. *5958. Adult: NIS 25 Child: NIS 15. www.english.thekotel.org

24 Rockefeller Archaeological Museum: The Museum is one of Jerusalem's most beautiful buildings. A striking blend of Middle Eastern and Western aesthetic traditions, it was built in the 1930s to display archaeological ﬁnds from important sites that had been excavated in the Holy Land. These artifacts, arranged in chronological order to tell the story of human habitation in the region from prehistoric times to the 17th century, include a 9,000-year-old statue from Jericho, gold jewelry from the Bronze Age, and much more. 27 Sultan Suleiman St. Hours: Sun, Mon, Wed, Thurs, 10-3; Sat. 10-2. 02-6282251. Free admission. Buses: 1, 2 and the Jerusalem City Tour Bus. www.imj.org.il

Rockefeller Archaeological Museum 25 Zedekiah's Cave: 9000 square meters of legends! Beneath the Old City houses hides a cave that is most remarkable, both in size and beauty. This legendary cave, known as Zedekiah's Cave, one of the most spectacular sites in Jerusalem, served in antiquity as a quarry for the stones that were used in the construction of the Temple and the Temple Mount. How to get there: Enter the Northern Ramparts Walk. Descend at Damascus Gate. The entrance to the cave is about 200 yards east of Damascus Gate. Hours: Sat.-Thurs. 9-4 (Summer until 5pm). 02-6277550. Adult: NIS 16 Child: NIS 10. www.pami.co.il davidson@pami.co.il 26 The Roman Plaza: Where the new meets the old! Damascus Gate has been the most important gate of the Old City since Roman times, and continues to beautify the wall today. Impressive artifacts from the original Roman gate, and the plaza that stood within, were uncovered beneath the Ottoman-period Damascus Gate. How to get there: Enter the Northern Ramparts Walk. Descend at Damascus Gate. The Roman Plaza is located under the Gate. Hours: Sat.-Thurs. 9-4 (Summer until 5pm). 02-6277550. Adult: NIS 10 Child: NIS 6 www.pami.co.il davidson@pami.co.il

Christian Quarter Sites

Temple Mount Sites

3 The Ramparts Walk: You are invited to view the city from atop the Old City Walls. From here you can catch glimpses of the Old city and the New City, observe magniﬁcent landscapes, Jerusalemite neighborhoods and the main sites which dot the city. Hours: From Jaffa Gate to Zion Gate/Dung Gate: Sat.-Thurs. 9-4 (Summer until 5pm). Fri. 9-2. From Jaffa Gate to Lions’ Gate: Sat.-Thurs. 9-4 (Summer until 5pm). 02-6277550 , Adult: NIS 16 Child: NIS 8. www.pami.co.il, davidson@pami.co.il

4 Day and Night… It’s all happening at the Tower of David Museum! The Tower of David Museum is the best introduction to Jerusalem's rich and colorful history. Crossing the drawbridge of the magniﬁcently restored citadel, the visitor enters the guardrooms, picturesque courtyards and turreted fortiﬁcations of this archaeological site dating back over 2000 years. From the towers, there are breathtaking panoramic views of Jerusalem, old and new. At night, the ancient walls become the backdrop to a dazzling sound and light show that brings alive the city’s history. Hours: Sun.-Thurs. 10-4. Sat., holidays and holiday eves 10-2. (Sept.-June). Sun.-Thurs. and Sat. 10-5. Fri. 10-2. (July-Aug.). 02-6265333. Daytime entrance price to Museum - Adult: NIS 30 Child: NIS 15. www.towerofdavid.org.il

Mount Zion Sites (Outside Zion gate)

8 Dormition Abbey: The church, commemorates the place where Mary, Jesus’ mother, entered a state of eternal slumber. The name of the church is derived from the Latin dormire (to sleep). The present structure was built on the ruins of a Byzantine church in 1910 by German Catholics. The sanctuary is round and its ﬂoor is graced with a stunning mosaic. Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9-12, 1-5:30. Sun. 10:30-12, 1-5:30. 02-5655330. Free. Modest attire required.

9 Room of the Last Supper (Coenaculum), David’s Tomb, Mosque: The Room of the Last Supper is situated on the second ﬂoor of the Building of the Three Faiths, above the Tomb of David. According to Christian tradition, this is where Jesus’ ﬁnal meeting with his disciples took place and where he ate his last Passover Seder meal with them. During the meal, he shared his bread and wine with his disciples. Our earliest knowledge of the Jewish tradition regarding King David’s Tomb on Mount Zion dates from the tenth century; this tradition clashes with the information appearing in the Bible, according to which King David was buried in the City of David. During the Ottoman era, the structure was converted into a mosque. Room of the Last Supper Hours: Daily 8-6. Free. David's Tomb Hours: Sat.-Thurs. 8-6, Fri. 8-2 (Summer). Sat.-Thurs. 8-6, Fri. 8-1 (Winter) 02-6719767. Free. Modest attire required.

Jewish Quarter Sites

10 The four Yohanan Ben Zakkai Sephardi Synagogues: The Eliyahu Hanavi (Elijah the Prophet) and Rabbi Yohanan Ben Zakkai Synagogues were built in the late 16th century, and two additional synagogues - the Istanbuli and the Emtzai (Middle) Synagogues - were constructed in the ﬁrst two’s courtyards. These synagogues constituted an important center for Jerusalem's Sephardi community over the centuries. During the battles that took place in 1948, the contents of all four synagogues suffered damage; the structures were repaired after the Six day War of 1967. Fascinating pieces of furniture and religious artifacts can be seen, as well as photographs documenting the story of these four synagogues. Hours: Sun.-Thurs. 9-4. Fri. 9-1. Adult: NIS 10, Child: NIS 7 The four Yohanan Ben Zakkai Sephardi Synagogues Mishmarot Ha-Kehuna St.

5 Pool of Hezekiah (also known as the Pool of the Pillar): A reservoir pool which was part of Jerusalem's water system during the Second Temple period. It was ﬁrst built in order to supply water to the towers of the citadel and Herod's palace. Nowadays the pool is dry and surrounded by buildings on all sides, a view of the pool can be seen from the adjacent Petra Hotel.

14 The Karaite Jewish Heritage Center: The Karaite Jewish faith is based on the Hebrew Bible, which is Interpreted according to a lingual-logical approach, and on traditions and customs handed down without change from the time of Abraham until today. Their devotion to the Hebrew Bible alone, without any later additions, bestowed upon them the name “Karaite Jew”, or “Sons of the Mikra” (the Hebrew Bible). Visitors to the exhibition can see (from two windows) the inside of the synagogue, the most ancient in Jerusalem and the oldest functioning synagogue in the world. Hour: At any time, It is recommended to coordinate visit in advance. Adult: NIS 10 Child: NIS 5. 02-6286688 , 050-2121045

15 The Jerusalem Archaeological Park - Davidson Center: The Jerusalem Archaeological Park, adjacent to the Western Wall of the Temple Mount, invites you to get acquainted with two millennia of Jerusalem’s history. Here you are invited to encounter the fascinating remains of the various periods that left their stamp on the city of Jerusalem. Come walk in the footsteps of the pilgrims as they approached the Temple 2,000 years ago. Visit the Early Islamic palace and climb up the Crusader-period watchtower. While touring the Park, make sure to visit the Davidson Center, where archaeological ﬁnds from the area are on exhibit, alongside computerized virtual models and ﬁlms, rendering 2000 years of history at the foot of the Temple Mount. Guided tours of the Park and the Virtual Model must be reserved in advance Hours: Sun.-Thurs. 8-5, Fri. 8-2. 02-6277550 Adult: NIS 30 Child: NIS 16 www.pami.co.il davidson@pami.co.il

20 Temple Mount: This holy site is known in Arabic as Haram es-Sharif (the Noble Sanctuary). According to Jewish tradition, it is identified with Mount Moriah, where the binding of Isaac took place. The Bible relates that King David purchased the land, paying the full price to Arunah the Jebusite, and established the Ark of the Covenant there. A few years later, in 961 B.C.E., his son King Solomon constructed the Temple on this site, which would eventually become holy to Judaism, Islam and some factions of Christianity. The Temple Mount has been the scene of many religious upheavals, introduced by various conquerors. However, since the early 8th century, is the site of two major structures, Al Aqsa Mosque and the Dome of the Rock. Hours: Sun.-Thurs. 7:30-10, 12:30-1:30 (winter) Sun.-Thurs. 7:30-11, 1:30-2:30 (summer). 02-6226250. Free. Modest attire required. Entrance only through the Mughrabi Gate (adjacent to the Western Wall plaza). 21 Al Aqsa Mosque: The name is derived from the verse in the 17th Sura of the Koran, which describes the nocturnal journey of the Prophet Mohammed from the “very holy mosque” to the “furthest mosque.” The “very holy mosque” is identified with the mosque in Mecca, while the “furthest mosque” is identified, according to ancient sources, with the mosque built on the Temple Mount's southern edge.The mosque was constructed in the 8th century by Caliph El-Walid atop the arches erected by King Herod in the southern part of the Temple Mount; thus, the mosque was vulnerable to earthquakes. It has been destroyed and rebuilt so often that it is difficult to distinguish to which period each of its components should be attributed. Today, the mosque is used for mass prayer services on Fridays and Muslim holidays. Entry is generally permitted to Muslims at prayer time only.

22 The Dome of the Rock: The dome covers the rock sacred to both the Muslim and Jewish faiths. According to Jewish tradition, this rock was identified as the foundation stone of the world and is the spot where Abraham prepared his son for sacrifice and from which, according to Islamic tradition, the prophet Mohammed ascended heavenward. Atop this rock, a splendid memorial structure, the Dome of the Rock, was constructed by Caliph Abd Al-Malik in 691. The magnificent building is covered with marble panels and Armenian ceramic tiles. In 1994, the structure’s dome was repaired and covered with pure gold, weighing a total of 80 kilograms - a donation from Jordan's King Hussein. Entry is generally permitted to Muslims during prayer time only.

27 Church of the Holy Sepulcher: According to Christian tradition, the Church is built on Golgotha (Calvary), the hill where Jesus was crucified, buried and resurrected. The church was first built in the fourth century by Byzantine Emperor Constantine the Great. In the Muslim period, it was destroyed in 1009 by order of Fatamid Caliph Al-Hakim. The church was rebuilt in several stages and completed in 1149. The present structure has not changed much since then. The Church of the Holy Sepulcher contains the Via Dolorosa’s last five stations: the places where Jesus was stripped of his clothes, nailed to the cross, and crucified; where his body was taken down and handed to Mary; and where his tomb is located (the tomb is in the central rotunda). Considered one of the most important of all Christian sites, the church is visited by Christian pilgrims of all denominations. Hours: Daily: 4 a.m-7 p.m (winter), 5 a.m-8 p.m (summer). 02-6267000. Free. Modest attire required 28 Church of the Redeemer: A Lutheran church inaugurated during the visit to Jerusalem by Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany in 1898. The church was built on the ruins of an ancient Crusader church and, just north of the present structure, the gate of that Crusader church has been preserved. The Church of the Redeemer has a high bell tower providing a comprehensive view of the Old City. Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9-12, 1-3. 02-6266800. Free. Modest attire required.

29 Mosque of Omar: According to an ancient Muslim tradition, after the Muslim conquest of Jerusalem in 638, Caliph Omar Ibn Al-Khattab entered the city. His followers urged him to pray in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher; yet, he decided to pray outside the church, in respect of the Christian faith. The place of prayer is where this magniﬁcent mosque was ﬁrst erected, apparently in the 10th century. The structure you can see today dates from the 19th century. Entry is generally permitted to Muslims during prayer time only. 30 The Bible Society in Israel: Visit our beautiful Bible Bookstore and FREE "Bible Experience" museum telling the fascinating story of how the Bible came to us, with artifacts and replicas of Old and New Testament manuscripts. View the 25-min. DVD, "How We Got the Word of God" for free and explore a rich variety of Bibles and study books about the Holy Scriptures in different languages. Hours: Sun.-Thurs. 09:00-17:00, Fri. and holiday eves 09:00-13:00. 17 Jaffa Rd. 02-6251849 www.biblesocietyinisrael.com

Muslim Quarter Sites

23 Via Dolorosa (The Way of Sorrows): According to Christian tradition, this is the route Jesus followed from his place of judgment by Roman governor Pontius Pilate to the hill of Golgotha (Calvary), where he was cruciﬁed. Although the precise route is disputed among the various Christian sects, there is a central route along which religious processions and ceremonies reenacting Jesus’ path are held; this route begins close to Lions’ (or St. Stephen’s) Gate, ending at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. There are 14 stations along the Via Dolorosa, each representing an event that took place as Jesus walked along this route. Hours: 24 hours a day. Free. (The stations are marked on the map).

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