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Things to do in Jerusalem, Jerusalem District: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks
Religious pilgrims have been traveling to Jerusalem for centuries, yet you don’t have to share their zeal in order to appreciate this city’s profound cultural and historical significance. Plan on seeing the major sights, but also leave plenty of time to walk through the streets and simply immerse yourself in the daily life of such an ancient and revered place.
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1. Golden Gate (Bab el Rahmeh, Sha'ar Harahamim)
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4.5 based on 275 reviews
Also known as Gate of Mercy or Gate of Eternal Life, Golden Gate is one of the four closed gates of Old City Jerusalem. The seven open gates are New Gate, Zion, Dung, Jaffa, Lions’ (St. Stephen's), Herod’s, and Damascus (Shechem).
Reviewed By KimGTravels - Pacific Grove, United States
Referenced in the Bible's "Book of Acts" as the "Beautiful Gate", the double arches formerly led through the Eastern Wall directly into Temple Mount where the revered Jewish Temple stood. In 1541, the Golden Gate, one of eight gates, was sealed shut by Suleiman I, to prevent the prophesy of "The Messiah" returning to Jerusalem through the Eastern Gate. The Jewish Cemetery lies just across the Kidron Valley on the slopes of the Mount of Olives, where it is believed that the dead buried here throughout the past 3,000 years, will be the first resurrected. Interestingly, the Golden Gate has been recently opened on the interior of the Wall, which can be accessed from Temple Mount only by Muslims, for Islamic worship within a small area. This is a significant Gate to both Christians and Jews.
2. Pontifical Institute Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center - The Shroud Exhibition
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4.5 based on 73 reviews
The Holy Shroud Exhibition in the Pontifical Institute Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center is open since 2006, with a permanent exhibition of the Holy Shroud of Turin, with historical, scientific and religious narratives. A very important visit in the pilgrimage to the Holy Land.
Reviewed By stevensD5413ZW - Bethlehem, Palestinian Territories
The only place to stay in Jerusalem, especially for those who are on pilgrimage, is the Notre Dame Center on Paratrooper Road. A large and well-maintained luxury hotel, Notre Dame Catholic center is the place for pilgrims. It is located across from the new gate of the old city of Jerusalem. I have been to the hotel no less than 14 times over the last decade and every experience has been as good or better than the last. The rooms are comfortable and the staff is amazing. The food is delicious. Let me especially mention a few people who are outstanding: Front desk— Abeer, Noor, Waled, George; Dining Room: Waled, Samer Housekeeping: everyone, esp. Tatiana. These are just a few of the many that work here. It is not only the ones I names but the many many more I haven’t mentioned here that are all excellent. All of them are excellent. You will cherish her stay at the Notre Dame Center. All of them work under Joseph’s find direction. And overseeing all the operation is Father David and Father Juan. If you’re lucky the one and only Father Kelly will be around as well. There’s no place like Notre Dame in Jerusalem. Highest recommendation. Sincerely, Doctor Steven Smith, United States (Mundelein Seminary, Chicago) PS every year we bring a large group of seminarians, approximately three dozen. It takes a great deal of coordination, organization, and drive to take care of that many people in a large group. They do it for MANY groups simultaneously every day.
3. French Square
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4.0 based on 8 reviews
4. Zion Gate
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4.0 based on 176 reviews
Also known as Gate of the Prophet David, Zion Gate is one of the seven open gates of the Old City.
Reviewed By KimGTravels - Pacific Grove, United States
Far less congested than many of the other Gates in Old Jerusalem, this Gate will lead you into the Jewish and Armenian Quarters, as well as Mt. Zion. The Tomb of King David and the Upper Room or Cenacle (location of the Last Supper) are located nearby in Mt. Zion, within the Walls of Old Jerusalem. This Gate is also known as King David's Gate.
5. Dung Gate
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4.0 based on 73 reviews
Also known as Gate of the Moors, Dung Gate is one of the seven open gates of Old City Jerusalem. They are New Gate, Zion, Dung, Jaffa, Lions’ (St. Stephen's), Herod’s, and Damascus (Shechem).
