Discover the Timeless Charm of Jerusalem's Old City
Step into a world where history and culture intertwine, as you explore the ancient streets and iconic landmarks of Jerusalem's Old City. From the majestic Jaffa Gate to the serene Armenian Quarter, every corner tells a story of a rich past and vibrant present.
This section shows photos from the Old City of Jerusalem.
Jaffa gate.
Tourist heading for the Jaffa gate.
Jaffa Gate.
Old City street.
David's Tower.
David's Tower museum entrance.
David's Tower.
Street leading into the Armenian Quarter.
Street.
Police station.
A Korean couple, who were on their honeymoon, and Lea,
Ken hanging out.
Armenian Quarter.
St James street Armenian Quarter.
Armenian Quarter street.
Entrance to the Jewish Quarter Sign.
Jewish Quarter.
Armenian Quarter street.
Jewish Quarter.
Jewish Quarter locust tree blooming.
Jewish Quarter.
Part of Hezekiah's wall. Info on this wall can be found here.
Another view of Hezekiah's wall.
Estimated height of Hezekiah's wall. The markings on the wall of the modern house, seen in the photo, indicate the estimated top of the wall (at the level of the windows). The blue vertical strips on the scale at the corner of the house are 1M each. The estimated height of the Biblical wall: 8M high. This is a bit over 26ft.
Excavated Byzantine Street in Jewish Quarter.
Excavated Byzantine Street in Jewish Quarter.
Excavated Byzantine Street in Jewish Quarter.
Excavated Byzantine Street in Jewish Quarter.
Mosaic on wall of Byzantine Street in Jewish Quarter.
Mosaic on wall of Byzantine Street in Jewish Quarter.
Byzantine Era Street in Jewish Quarter.
Byzantine Era Street in Jewish Quarter.
Going up to present day street level.
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Sidna Umar Mosque minaret - A building from the Mamluk period (the 14th and 15th centuries).
Chabad Lubawitch Synagogue.
Another view of the Sidna Umar Mosque minaret.
The Hurva Synagogue in the main square of the Jewish Quarter. For more info on the interesting history of this magnificent synagogue, click here.
Building next to main square in Jewish Quarter.
Street in Jewish Quarter.
Street in Jewish Quarter.
Street in Jewish Quarter.
Street in Jewish Quarter.
Heading toward the Western Wall.
Third Temple Menorah. This was built by the Temple Institute for the Third Temple. More info can be found here. The menorah overlooks the Temple Mount.
Closer view of the Menorah.
The tour continued on to the Western Wall, an excavated first century street, and the Southern Steps. Click here to see these or on the "Western Wall" button at the bottom of the page.