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Western Wall

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Western Wall, in the Old City of Jerusalem, a place of prayer and pilgrimage sacred to the Jewish people. It is the only remains of the retaining wall …

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Feb 24, 2025
Extremely moving experience. We went Friday night with friends, cold but incredible! We got lucky, no rain. Lots of singing, it's chaos but inspiring, 100% recommend!Full review by Marvin W
Dec 21, 2024
PROS * The #1 tourist spot in Israel is a holy and spiritual place- the site of Jewish religious prayer and devotion * This actual intact structure is 2000+ years old and existed when Jesus Christ …Full review by Ivisitedtheplace
Aug 21, 2024
A holy site for Jews, prayers all day. Super special and spiritual. You can get a note to write on and put in the wall by ChabadFull review by Baruch S
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The Western Wall, Wailing Wall or Kotel is located in the Old City of Jerusalem at the foot of the western side of the Temple Mount. It is …
touristlink.com
The Western Wall – otherwise known as the Wailing Wall, the Place of Weeping, or the Buraq Wall – is part of the last remaining wall …
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The Western Wall or Wailing Wall is an ancient limestone wall in the Old City of Jerusalem. The wall was originally erected as part of the expa…
spottinghistory.com
The Western Wall, or Wailing Wall as it is popularly known, is considered to be one of the holiest sites in the world. Built by King Herod i…
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How do I book a guided tour of the Western Wall and the underground tunnels ?
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Educated guess - Ask the hotel that you are staying at for recommendations - e-mail them in advance , OR there is a ministry of tourism office 20 meters inside from the Jaffa …
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Educated guess - Ask the hotel that you are staying at for recommendations - e-mail them in advance , OR there is a ministry of tourism office 20 meters inside from the Jaffa gate ( of the old city ) , where you can ask in person for details etc
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will be staying at inbal Jerusalem. want to go to Friday night sabbath at the western wall . so do people walk to this?? …
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will be staying at inbal Jerusalem. want to go to Friday night sabbath at the western wall . so do people walk to this?? is it safe for two older ladies to walk to this? (have no sense of geography in Jerusalem yet.) thank you so much! judy in az
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It's absolutely safe and enjoy the walk!!!
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Hi , I am Tamil ( Hindu) from India, can i touch the wall and pray ?
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Yes you can. There are no restrictions
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Is there wifi and mobile phone reception at the wall?
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NO the wall extends to separate Palestine from Israel .
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