Through the Zion Gate you leave the Armenian Quarter of the Old Town towards Mount Zion (Dormitio). On the outside are innumerable bullet holes, which originate from the 1948 Revolutionary War.

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January 14, 2022

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In 1540, Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent had the Zion Gate in the south of the ring wall of the old town. From here, the visitor enters the Jewish quarter of …

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March 26, 2023

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Gate towards mount Zion. From the top (part of the ramparts walk) the view over to the church on the mount is best. Also always interesting to see car drivers mastering the 90° bends in the gate (as many private parking for inhabitants of the old city are behind this gate).

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Jaffa Gate – Zion Gate loop from ירושלים - יצחק נבון

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Zion Gate – Tomb of the Virgin Mary loop from Jerusalem

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01:37

180m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Church of the Holy Sepulchre – Zion Gate loop from Jerusalem

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01:38

150m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Jaffa Gate – Zion Gate loop from ירושלים - יצחק נבון

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