Stadttore und Denkmäler in Jerusalem
Historic Gates & Monuments
Jerusalem’s Old City is defined by its massive stone fortifications and historic entry points, such as the ornate Damascus Gate and the Ottoman-built Jaffa Gate. This collection explores the architectural evolution of these defenses, from the 6th-century sealed Golden Gate to the Roman-era Ecce Homo Arch. It also extends to significant commemorative sites like Ammunition Hill and the Kastel, which mark crucial military positions from 20th-century conflicts, providing a comprehensive look at the city's strategic and commemorative landscape.
A Damascus Gate
This gate, considered the most impressive and important gateway to the Old City, was named after the road coming out of it, leading in the…
B Golden Gate
Visit the oldest gate in Jerusalem, built in the 6th/7th century and sealed since the 16th century!
C Jaffa Gate
Ottomans built this gate in the 16th century to mark the end of the road leading from the port city of Jaffa.
D Lions' Gate
Lions' Gate, also St Stephen's Gate, is one of the seven open Gates of the Old City of Jerusalem.
E Ecce Homo Arch
The Convent of the Sisters of Zion is a Roman Catholic convent of the Congregation of Notre-Dame de Sion, located near the eastern end of…
F Herod's Gate
Herod's Gate is one of the seven open Gates of the Old City of Jerusalem.
G Ammunition Hill Memorial
Ammunition Hill was a fortified Jordanian military post in the northern part of Jordanian-ruled East Jerusalem and the western slope of…
H The Kastel
Al-Qastal was a Palestinian village located eight kilometers west of Jerusalem and named for a Crusader castle located on the hilltop.
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