The Four Sephardic Synagogues were originally built towards the end of the 16th
century. The site is also known as The Yochanan Ben-Zakai Center. Under Jordanian
rule, the synagogues were used as warehouses and stables. They were restored after
the reunification of Jerusalem, and reopened in 1972. Some of the synagogues are
furnished with antiques from ancient Italian synagogues.