Western Wall
3 expert reviews
“The Western Wall, also known as the Wailing Wall or the Kotel, is the most significant historic site for the Jewish faith.”
– U.S. News & World Report
Fodor's
"Its status as the most important existing Jewish shrine derives from its connection with the ancient Temple, the House of God. " Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"The air is electric at Judaism's holiest prayer site, where worshippers recite scriptures, lay their hands on 2000-year-old stone and utter impassioned appeals." Full review
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Upon their return they purposely avoided the Temple Mount, fearing that they might step on the Holy of Holies, the ancient inner sanctum of the temple barred to all except high priests.