Religious site
Western Wall
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The Western Wall, or Kotel, is the last remaining retaining wall of the Second Temple complex, destroyed in 70 CE. For centuries, it has been the focal point of Jewish prayer and pilgrimage. Visitors see a vast outdoor plaza divided into men's and women's sections, where people pray, read from Torah scrolls, and insert handwritten notes into the wall's cracks. The site is open 24 hours and offers a profound sense of history and spirituality, with the nearby Western Wall Tunnels revealing deeper archaeological layers.
Don't miss
- Insert a personal prayer note into the ancient stone crevices, a tradition practiced for centuries.
- Observe the bar and bat mitzvah ceremonies held at the wall, often accompanied by joyous singing and dancing.
- Explore the Western Wall Tunnels to see the full length of the wall and ancient Roman street level.
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