In the northeast of the old city of Jerusalem, a driveway leads through the Lion Gate into the Arab quarter. According to a Muslim legend, its name goes back to Suleiman. It was prophesied that if he did not surround Jerusalem with a wall, he would be torn apart by lions.

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Through the Löwentor (Hebrew name) or Stephanstor leaves the old town in the direction of garden Gethsemane and Mount of Olives. On the outside, a lion relief can be seen to the left and right of the gate.

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The Lion’s Gate is located near Mount of Olives and the Via Dolorosa. This is one of the seven gates that were created in the wall of the old city, …

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