Jewish Quarter
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Overview and significance
The Jewish Quarter is one of the four traditional quarters of the Old City of Jerusalem. The area lies in the southwestern sector of the walled city, and stretches from the Zion Gate in the south, along the Armenian Quarter on the west, up to the Street of the Chain in the north and extends to the Western Wall and the Temple Mount in the east. In the early 20th century the Jewish population of the quarter reached 19,000.
History and heritage
Its historical story is also significant: in the early 20th century the Jewish population of the quarter reached 19,000.
Features and attractions
Its character is shaped by the local landscape, nature & parks setting and what visitors can responsibly access on the ground. Follow marked routes and respect private or protected ground.
Activities and experiences
The destination also offers context for exploration: after Israel captured East Jerusalem during the 1967 Six-Day War, the quarter was earmarked for rehabilitation as a tourist destination and a residential neighborhood, and in the years that followed, a large-scale reconstruction and conservation project was undertaken.
Visitor information
Check current access, fees, transport, safety and opening arrangements with the official operator or a trusted local source. Conditions can change with weather and management decisions.
This editorial information is a starting guide. Verify current visitor rules, fees and access with the official operator.