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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 123 attractions in Jerusalem
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Traveler Description: The Western ("Wailing") Wall is one of Israel's biggest tourist attractions. At all hours of the day or night, visitors stream to the Wall to pray, to more »
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Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest, Ancient ruins, Religious site, Monument
Address: Western Wall Plaza
Jewish Quarter Jerusalem
Israel

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4 of 5 stars
WeekendHussler 17 contributions
Tel Aviv
Jan 30, 2009
6/6 found this review helpful

I'm not a religious person at all but I respect the fact that this site is very important to the Jewish people and it was well worth visiting just for the experience. Here are a few tips before you head there: It can get quite hot in Jerusalem but considering the religious significance given to the site, you should try... more

“An Experience”
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5 of 5 stars
elainak 33 contributions
Calgary, Canada
Jul 28, 2008
8/8 found this review helpful

When I was arranging our trip to Israel, I noticed there was only one review of the wailing wall. I thought since we came back, it would be good to add another. We entered in through the Old Gate and made our way through the winding walkways. When we were there (approx 9pm) there were so many tour groups that... more

“a busy and colourful experience in this beautifully preserved city”
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5 of 5 stars
UKGirly 54 contributions
England
Oct 20, 2006
11/12 found this review helpful

A real experience - i visited in the day and at night. All different religions coming together. Great for colourful photos of pilgrims and tourists etc - i watched a barmitzvah too which was fascinating. The city is perfectly preserved since biblical times due to non erosion (helped by the warm weather). The wailing wall has cracks in it and... more

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Western Wall Plaza | Jewish Quarter, Jerusalem, Israel