The Old City (Jerusalem, Israel)
The Old City in Jerusalem is surrounded by the “Old Walls” and can be accessed through one of the seven gates that can be found around the wall. The Old City is divided into 4 different quarters - the Jewish Quarter, the Christian Quarter, the Armenian Quarter, and the Muslim Quarter. Withing the Old City of Jerusalem you will find some of the most well-known attractions of the city, including holy sites from all three religions. Attractions you will be able to see on a tour through the Old City include the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, Temple Mount, Al Aqsa Mosque, David’s Tomb, the Jerusalem Archaelogical Park and the Dome of the Rock - the third holiest place in Muslim religion after Mecca and Madina. You have the possibility to either take a guided tour, a audio tour or just walk by yourself. The Ministry of Tourism operates a Visitor Information Centre in the Old City. It can be found at Safra Square 3, near the Jaffa Gate, and offers maps and leaflets for all those who want to discover the treasures of Jerusalem’s Old City by themselves. The opening hours of the Visitor Information Center are Sunday to Thursday form 9am to 4.30 pm and Friday from 9am to 1pm. Parking spaces can be found at Karta (Jaffa Gate), Mount Zion and the Jewish Quarter (Zion Gate) and Givati (Dung Gate). Please note that private cars are not allowed inside the Old City.
Contact
Old City, 97200, Telephone: +972(2)6271422 | Fax: +972(2)6271362 | Official site