Damascus Gate
Damascus Gate
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Built by Suleiman the Great in 1537, this is considered Jerusalem’s most grand and ornate gate. There are seven gates open: New Gate, Zion, Dung, Jaffa, Lions’ (St. Stephen's), Herod’s, and Damascus (Shechem).
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Jason S
Melbourne, Australia1,680 contributions
Dec 2022 • Solo
One of the original gates to the old city, located on the east side it leads into the Muslim quarter.
Fairly easy access to most parts of the old city once through the gate, very busy around the gate with lots of activity with shops, cafes etc.
Few times I past through gate seemed messy and dirty around that zone but gate itself is in good condition.
Worth looking at all the main gates leading into the old city.
Fairly easy access to most parts of the old city once through the gate, very busy around the gate with lots of activity with shops, cafes etc.
Few times I past through gate seemed messy and dirty around that zone but gate itself is in good condition.
Worth looking at all the main gates leading into the old city.
Written 25 June 2023
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Cinta c
Rome, Italy5 contributions
Dec 2022 • Solo
Wow beautiful wonderful place, feel like i’m in 500 yers ago, i just can say it’s amazing historical place in jerusalem
Written 5 December 2022
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Khalid B
Durban, South Africa241 contributions
Jul 2022
Its a really imposing and castle like structure, but its only an entrace gate to the Aqsa compounf and old city. Stunning design and architecture
Written 14 November 2022
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,836 contributions
Oct 2022
Because it led to the road to the well-known ancient city, the Gate is called the Damascus Gate. These days, it leads to Nablus. The gate is a symbol of Palestinian recalcitrance. The gate is one of the few key openings to the Old City of Jerusalem. The Damascus Gate gives access to the Muslim Quarter and the souk, or Arab bazaar. By the way, do not buy something you don't want, there are no refunds.
Written 10 November 2022
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B T
London, UK1,194 contributions
Mar 2022
This is the prettiest gate of Jerusalem, but it is crowded with market-type stalls right inside the gate which make it hard to walk through as there are many people in the way
Written 17 March 2022
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Kim G
Pacific Grove, CA3,187 contributions
Dec 2019
The Damascus Gate is one of the original eight gates leading into Jerusalem's walled Old City, now within the Muslim Quarter district. Also known as the Shechem Gate (or Nablus Gate), there is a flurry of activity from the foot traffic through the gate, as well as the merchants selling their wares. We accessed the Garden Tomb and Golgotha located nearby, outside the wall, through the Damascus Gate. The imposing Damascus Gate and wall surrounding Jerusalem's Old City are quite impressive from the exterior stairs, which lead up to the streets of Jerusalem.
Written 19 November 2020
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The Weak Knee Traveler
Singapore, Singapore11,769 contributions
Dec 2019 • Friends
This is a beautiful gate which it's history traced back to the 16th century and beyond the gate is the market within the Old city of Jerusalem.
Written 6 November 2020
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Mathieu L
Montreal, Canada198 contributions
Aug 2019
This is the best place to be in Jerusalem. There is shops all around The Way of the Cross ant you'll be amazed by this citadel
Written 11 March 2020
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Flore
Arad, Romania1,661 contributions
Feb 2020
Damascus Gate is located in the northwestern part of the city, and access is very easy, with public transportation. It is one of the busiest access roads in Cetate, so do not rush and forget to watch the tip of the gate where you will see the inscribed name of the city on time of the Roman Empire - Aelia Capitolina.
If you go on the main road between the Damascus Gate and the Zion Gate, you will find the Christian and Armenian quarters, on the right, and on the left, the Muslim quarter and then the Jewish quarter.
If you go on the main road between the Damascus Gate and the Zion Gate, you will find the Christian and Armenian quarters, on the right, and on the left, the Muslim quarter and then the Jewish quarter.
Written 8 March 2020
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llinia
Belgium346 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Walking through this gate brings you into the Arabic world of Jerusalem. All the gates are watched by police and the entrance can be quite busy and narrow because of all the shops.
Written 14 February 2020
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