Beautiful Journey—Israel#4—The western “wailing” wall

The western wall is a unique religious site called the “Wailing Wall” in Jerusalem and the best itinerary acknowledged by travelers. Also, the only remaining over 2,000 years old outer wall of an ancient Jewish temple is made of limestone. 

Location

It is located in the Old City of Jerusalem.

Values

The western wall shows impressive architecture, history, and traditional lifestyle.

Wailing Wall

Many Jews visited the wall and mourned for the temple’s destruction at the time of Herod’s Temple in the 70 CE. 

How to Get Western Wall

You can ride on the train from Tel Aviv to Old City in Jerusalem and visit the western wall through several gates on foot or by text and car.

Things to See Around

• Church of the Holy Sepulchre
• Dome of the Rock
• Via Dolorosa
• Mount of Olives

Reference: https://thekotel.org/en/visitor-info/