Lions' Gate, City gate in Old City of Jerusalem, Israel
Lions' Gate features four stone lions carved on its facade and stands at a height of 4 meters in the eastern wall of Jerusalem.
Ottoman Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent ordered the construction of Lions' Gate in 1538 as part of the defensive walls around Jerusalem.
The gate serves as the starting point of Via Dolorosa, the traditional path that marks the route Jesus walked to his crucifixion.
The entrance connects directly to the Muslim Quarter and provides access to religious sites including the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
Israeli paratroopers entered through this gate during the Six-Day War in 1967, marking a significant moment in Jerusalem's modern history.
Location: Jerusalem
Inception: 1538
Official opening: 1539
Architectural style: Islamic architecture
Height: 4 m
Part of: Al-Aqsa, Gates of Jerusalem
GPS coordinates: 31.78083,35.23694
Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:40
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