Sites in the Quarter

During the reign of Hezekiah, the city expanded beyond the walls of the original “City of David”, and many residents moved to the new area, which lay to the west of the Temple Mount. As this area was unprotected, Hezekiah enclosed it in a fortified wall, known as the Broad Wall, which was recently revealed during archeological excavations.

Plugat Ha-Kotel Street

Open at all times.

Parking: Mount Zion car park, the Jewish Quarter car park, the Karta (Mamila) car park adjacent to the Jaffa Gate. Public Transport: Egged bus lines: 38 (minibus) to the Jewish Quarter car park, or line 1,2 to the Western Wall