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Zion Gate

Zion Gate

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Zion Gate

Name: Zion Gate
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גן לאומי סביב חומות ירושלים העתיקה

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Jörg

May 18, 2017

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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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Andy

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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Bumble-Bee

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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1. Jaffa Gate – Zion Gate loop from ירושלים - יצחק נבון

16.1km

04:36

360m

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

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2. Zion Gate – Tomb of the Virgin Mary loop from Yemin Moshe

5.65km

01:41

170m

180m

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

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3. Church of the Holy Sepulchre – Zion Gate loop from Jerusalem

5.56km

01:38

150m

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

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Elevation 780 m

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Zion Gate

1. Jaffa Gate – Zion Gate loop from ירושלים - יצחק נבון

2. Zion Gate – Tomb of the Virgin Mary loop from Yemin Moshe

3. Church of the Holy Sepulchre – Zion Gate loop from Jerusalem

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