Old City of Jerusalem

Jerusalem’s Old City is enclosed by historic walls and contains four traditional quarters: Jewish, Christian, Muslim and Armenian. Its narrow streets bring together religious sites, markets, residential alleys and architecture from many periods.

This is a living urban district with many individual sites. The Western Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and other venues have separate visiting arrangements to consider when planning a route.

What to see

• The historic gates and city walls
• Streets and markets of the four quarters
• A dense landscape of religious and historical landmarks

Visitor information

Approach the Old City on foot and expect crowds, steps and security checks. Entry rules vary greatly between religious compounds; check them separately.

Official visitor information

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