Wittenberg House, Historic residential building in The Old City of Jerusalem, Israel.
Wittenberg House stands as a traditional stone structure within Jerusalem's ancient walls, featuring Ottoman and Crusader architectural influences that reflect centuries of diverse cultural occupation and residential use.
Originally established in the late 19th century, the building was transformed by Moshe Wittenberg in 1882 into a residential complex with twenty apartments and a synagogue to support Jerusalem's Jewish community.
The house served as a meeting place where notable figures connected, including the parents of future Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin who reportedly met there in 1920, weaving personal narratives into Jerusalem's broader historical fabric.
Located near Damascus Gate within the Old City walls, the building remains accessible via local Jerusalem transit routes and continues to function as part of the city's residential infrastructure.
The property once hosted Mark Twain in 1867 when it operated as the Mediterranean Hotel, where the famous author composed letters that later contributed to his renowned travel book 'Innocents Abroad'.
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