Tours to the Old City of Jerusalem offers you a glimpse into history. At this one of the most ancient cities of the world you will be bewildered at the cultural and architectural aspect behind every building and alley. At the Old City you will travel back the pages of history into the ancient times when horse riders used to charge straight ahead at warriors guarded behind walls of their shields. Undertake tours to the old City of Jerusalem for a memorable experience.
The Old City is a famous stoppage for all Jerusalem tours. It features among the top Jerusalem attractions, and even among the most fascinating destinations in the world. Here you will feel a part of history just by walking in the narrow alleys and streets. Jerusalem Old City tours allow you to extensively explore the whole area. The Old City roughly covers an area of a square kilometer. The walls circling the city were built during the reign of the Ottoman monarch, Suleiman the Magnificent. Of the 11 gates present in the city, only 7 remain open. One of the famous gates, which was sealed by Muslims during the reign of Suleiman, is the Golden Gate. It is located below the Temple Mount and is only visible from outside the city.
Tours to the Old City of Jerusalem allow you to survey all the gates, shrines, quarters and more. All the gates are angled 90 degrees to prevent horsemen from charging straight, and to make use of long battering rams difficult. The Old City was divided into 4 neighborhoods – Muslim Quarter, Christian Quarter, Armenian Quarter and Jewish Quarter. The best way to explore the city is to wander through the alleys and get lost. One of the most striking features of this place, included in tours to the Old City of Jerusalem, is the Citadel and David’s Tower. Various interesting sightseeing destinations are included in the 4 quarters like The Western Wall, Temple Mount, The Ramparts and The Way of the Cross.
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