Jerusalem Old City
Jerusalem, Israel
About This Activity
The holiest city to three Abrahamic religions, the Old City of Jerusalem is a labyrinth of ancient stone lanes enclosed within Ottoman-era walls. Pass through Damascus Gate into the Muslim Quarter's spice-scented souks, walk the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, descend to the Western Wall in the Jewish Quarter, and explore the Armenian Quarter's quiet courtyards. The Old City compresses 4,000 years of human history into less than one square kilometre — few places on earth carry the same weight of spiritual and historical significance.
Seasonal note: Year-round. Spring and autumn have the most comfortable walking temperatures.
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