The Western Wall (Kotel)

Jewish heritage site · Jerusalem, Israel

Address

Western Wall Plaza, Old City

Website

thekotel.org

Part of the western retaining wall of the Temple Mount, built by Herod the Great. The closest place to the Temple site where Jews can daven. Separate men's and women's sections; kippahs and shawls provided.

Verify before going: kosher certification, times and hours change.

Text adapted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0

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