Zion Gate
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Also known as Gate of the Prophet David, Zion Gate is one of the seven open gates of the Old City.
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,699 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022
Jerusalem's Zion Gate is pock-marked with bullet holes, which bear witness to the ferocity of the battle to rescue more than 2,000 Jewish civilians trapped in the Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem's Old City. during the War of Independence Despite heroic efforts by the Hagenah, he Stern Gang and others, the Jewish forces could not break through the Jordanian lines. The Zion Gate remained part of Jordan, until it was liberated in 1967 during the Six Dar War, and the Zion Gate has remained part of Israel ever since
Written October 30, 2022
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JamieJW
Quakertown, PA4,506 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022 • Couples
One of the 8 gates in Jerusalem with historic significance.

The Zion Gate was built in July 1540, west of the location of the medieval gate, which was a direct continuation of the Street of the Jews.

Six sentry towers were erected in the southern segment of the wall, four of them situated in the Mount Zion section.

Impressive as the Wall and all of its Gates are.
Written November 20, 2022
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Linda Y
Frisco, TX5,693 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
The Zion Gate dates to 1540 and is one of the 7 open gates to the Old City of Jerusalem. Located on the southern wall, the gate took a beating during the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. Its facade remains riddled with bullet holes as a reminder of the fighting that took place here. The Zion Gate is the closest entry to the Jewish Quarter.
Written March 7, 2020
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Vitor A
Lisbon, Portugal789 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
Probably there are other Jerusalem Gates which are more beautiful. Most times one crosses this Gate to go to the Dormitory Abbey, to the King’s David Tomb or to the Cenacle. If you do that, you should take some minutes to observe how well the Gate is built concerning the defensive system. The angles which made part of that defensive system, nowadays, became a diving exercise for the drivers who take that entrance. Enjoy!
Written March 30, 2020
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KodoDrummer
Buenos Aires, Argentina70,639 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022 • Solo
Lots of history to this place. On exiting the gate, there were three large buses loading young Israeli soldiers, who I assume undertook an activity in the Jewish Quarter. Great city views from the rampart walk on the walls adjacent to Zion Gare.
Written December 11, 2022
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jjcoffman
Parker, CO1,080 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
You can see the bullet marks on this gate. It's close to the main sq of the Jewish Quarter, making it a great entry point into the old city.
Written March 10, 2020
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podrozniczka60
New Jersey17,112 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2017 • Couples
This historic gate connects Mount Zion with the Armenian Quarter. It is narrow and connects the streets at an angle but serves both pedestrians and motor vehicles. The cars have to make an oddly sharp angle there. Its facade is peppered with bullet holes from 1948 war of independence.
Written January 27, 2017
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Jo O
Jerusalem, Israel70 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2015
I love to enter the Old City via the Zion Gate and always take visitors through this gate on their 1st visit as one can visit David's Tomb and the Upper Room on the way and also see the evidence of the 1967 battle that left the walls scarred. Also a short way to the lovely Jewish Quarter and Hurva synagogue en route to the Western Wall. So much history and so much to see. Also lovely to walk from Zion Gate to Jaffa Gate either on the ramparts or through the Armean Quarter
Written September 1, 2015
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Deslock485
Arlington, TX223 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2016 • Family
Zion gate is near the Western Wailing Wall which closer to the Dung gate. From Zion gate, Oskar Schindler's grave is located at The Mount Zion Roman Catholic Franciscan Cemetery. The Last Supper Room and King David's Tomb which are right by each other, also located near this gate. This is also an area where you can climb up the walls of Jerusalem. A site to see once you're up there. It is an area safe to travel.
Written April 30, 2017
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Carol H
De Pere, WI1,030 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2015 • Couples
During our first day of an 11-day tour of Israel, our guide took us to see the Zion Gate on the southwestern side of the Old City before going on to visit David's tomb and the Room of the Last Supper, which are located a short distance away on Mount Zion. This gate leads to the Jewish and Armenian Quarters.

Of note are the pockmarks around the gate from Jewish gunfire during the 1948 siege of the Jewish Quarter.

Take a photo and move on if not entering the Old City from this point.
Written September 4, 2015
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