The Dome of the Rock is an Islamic in close which houses the Foundation Stone, arguably the holiest blot in Judaism, and is a major occasion located on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. It was completed in 691, making it the oldest living Islamic building in the world. Its meaning stems from the church like beliefs regarding the sway at its heart.
In 2006, the compound was reopened to non-Muslim visitors free of charge, between 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-2:30 p.m. during Summer and 7:30-10:30 a.m. and 1:30-2:30 p.m. during Winter. However, timings can depart depending on the date and it is highly recommended to arrive early. Non-Muslims may never enter on Fridays, Saturdays, or Islamic holidays. Entry is finished a covered wooden walkway next to the security entrance to the Western Wall known as the Mugrabi or Maimonides Gate. Entry to the mosques themselves is prohibited to non-Muslims, as is access to the Temple Mount finished the Cotton Market. Visitors undergo demanding security screening, and items such as Hebrew prayer books or musical instruments are not allowed.
GPS coordinates: 31.7780°N 35.2354°E
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The Tower of David is an ancient citadel located near the Jaffa Gate entrance to the Old City of Jerusalem. Built to strengthen a strategically weak point in the Old City’s defenses, the citadel was constructed during the second century BCE and subsequently destroyed and rebuilt by, in succession, the Christian, Muslim, Mamluk, and Ottoman conquerors of Jerusalem. It contains important archeological finds dating back 2,700 years, and is a popular venue for benefit events, craft shows, concerts, and sound-and-light performances. Jerusalem travel sightseeing.
GPS travel destinations: 31° 46′ 34″ N, 35° 13′ 40″ E
