Western Wall Tunnels

Highlights on the Western Wall Tunnels

Upon entering the lowest parts of the tunnels the millennia old foundation stones of the Temple Mount are exposed with the largest one measuring more than 13 meters in length. The age and size of the stones can just make one wonder how the structure was built with ancient building methods, and what the Temple must have looked like. A visit in the tunnels is truly a travel in time and a highlight of any visit to Jerusalem.

Background Information on the Western Wall

What is now called the Western Wall Tunnels started out as an archaeological dig to uncover the foundations of the Western Wall visible above ground. The excavations were done after the Six Day War, lasted for 20 years, and uncovered the basic structures of the Second Temple built 2000 years ago at the spot where the Dome of the Rock is standing now. The visitor will visit the synagogue just inside the exit to the Western Wall Plaza, walk the length of the underground part of the Western Wall and will visit the Generation Centre exhibition of 3500 years of Jewish history, culminating in the establishment of the state of Israel.

Travelujah Tips

Tours of the Tunnels should be booked well in advance and specify the language when reserving. Tours can only be booked at phone no: 1 599 515 8881.The site is open to visitors Sun.-Thu. 08.00 to 17.00 and Fri. and Holiday Eves from 08.00 - 12.30. The site is wheel chair accessible.

Nearby Places of Interest

The Western Wall, the Temple Mount, the Old City, Mount Zion, David's City, the Mughrabi Gate, Damascus Gate

Useful Links

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