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The Old City Walls fortifications

The Old City Walls fortifications

The walls surrounding the Old City of Jerusalem serve as fortifications which, in the Hebrew term, make it impenetrable and inaccessible. But Jerusalem didn't always have walls since fortifications are often built in cities near bodies of water. 

When the city was rebuilt, Jerusalem came with a moat and rampart. The walls were built as the next form of defense. They are equipped with towers, ladders and storage rooms. 

The wall system is made up of a higher inner wall and a lower outer wall with a dry moat in between. The inner walls were equipped with towers, followed by the gates. 

The Old City had many gates, some of which have been sealed, broken open, and then resealed. Today, there are a total of 8 gates that open to the city—Damascus Gate, Zion Gate, Jaffa Gate, Golden Gate, Lions Gate, New Gate, Flower Gate, and the Dung Gate. 

All these you can see when you book a tour of the Old City with La Vacanza. As a prominent feature in most sightseeing activities in Jerusalem, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the ancient city and all its fortifications and gates in one day.

Depending on the tour you book, you will meet your tour guide in one of the gates. Contact La Vacanza today for more information.

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Duration:45 minutes

 

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My passion to meet your needs and to show you the most authentic places possible will make our tour together unique.

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Duration:2 to 3 hours

 

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Duration:8 to 9 hours

 

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Duration:2 to 4 hours

 

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Duration:9 hours

 

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Duration:6 to 10 hours

 

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Duration:10 hours

 

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