Damascus Gate, City gate in Old City of Jerusalem, Palestine
The Damascus Gate features two stone towers with pointed arches and intricate Islamic patterns carved into its limestone facade above the entrance portal.
Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent constructed the current gate structure in 1537 over Roman foundations that connected Jerusalem to the ancient city of Neopolis.
The gate marks the primary entrance to the Muslim Quarter, where merchants sell traditional goods and food items in the adjacent marketplace.
Visitors can explore archaeological remains beneath the gate, including a Roman-era guardroom and staircase leading to the rampart summit.
The gate entrance descends into the city rather than ascending, making it different from all other gates in Jerusalem's walls.
Location: Jerusalem
Inception: 1537
Architectural style: Islamic architecture
Part of: Al-Aqsa, Gates of Jerusalem
GPS coordinates: 31.78164,35.23050
Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:40
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