Western Wall

The Western Wall extends 488 meters in length and reaches 19 meters in height, featuring stones from different construction periods through history.

King Herod constructed this retaining wall during the expansion of the Second Temple around 19 BCE, with sections surviving Roman destruction in 70 CE.

Jewish worshippers insert written prayers into the wall crevices, while the plaza separates into distinct sections for men and women during religious ceremonies.

The Western Wall remains accessible every day of the year, requiring visitors to dress modestly with covered shoulders and men to wear head coverings.

Archaeological excavations beneath the plaza revealed additional ancient layers of the wall, including stones weighing up to 570 tons each.

Location: Jerusalem

Inception: 19 BCE

Architectural style: ancient Roman architecture

Height: 19 m

Length: 488 m

Accessibility: Acessível para cadeira de rodas

Made from material: limestone

Part of: Al-Aqsa, Temple Mount, Walls of Jerusalem

Address: Jerusalem Jerusalem Jerusalem

Opening Hours: 24/7

Phone: +97226271333

Website: https://thekotel.org/he

GPS coordinates: 31.77695,35.23425

Latest update: May 29, 2025 20:38