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This place is Historical, but it changed a lot it full of security now. Damascus Gate (Arabic: باب العامود, romanized: Bāb al-ʿĀmūd, Hebrew: שער שכם, Sha'ar Sh'khem) is one of the main entrances to the Old City of Jerusalem.[1] It is located in the wall on the city's northwest side and connects to a highway leading out to Nablus, which in the Hebrew Bible was called Shechem or Sichem, and from there, in times past, to the capital of Syria, Damascus; as such, its modern English name is Damascus Gate, and its modern Hebrew name, Sha'ar Shkhem (שער שכם), meaning Shechem Gate, or Nablus Gate.[1][2] Of its Arabic names, Bab al-Nasr (باب النصر) means "gate of victory," and Bab al-Amud (باب العامود) means "gate of the column."[1] The latter name, in use continuously since at least as early as the 10th century, preserves the memory of a Roman column towering over the square behind the gate and dating to the 2nd century AD
Louie FarhatLouie Farhat
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Fra le sette porte della Gerusalemme Vecchia, questa è la più bella. Si trova nella parte nord-ovest delle mura presso la strada che conduce a Nablus e da lì, in passato, alla capitale della Siria, Damasco. In ebraico si chiama Sha'ar Shkhem che significa Porta di Shechem, o Porta di Nablus. Fino ad alcuni anni fa davanti alla porta si apriva un grande piazzale. In seguito, per poter eseguire lavori di ricerca archeologica, esso fu sostituito da un largo ponte. Oggi, un'ampia gradinata ad anfiteatro le ha ridato maestosità. Gli scavi vennero condotti in due riprese (1938-39 e 1965-66) e portarono alle luce le basi di una antica porta che gli archeologi suppongono essere quella di Erode Agrippa (del 44 d.C., epoca del terzo muro) che era fiancheggiata come adesso da due torri, dette le «Torri delle donne» e della quale alcune pietre erodiane si possono vedere alla base della porta. La porta ha un’importanza nella Bibbia: è crocevia, mercato, luogo di incontro e affari, sede del tribunale: Distrutta da Tito nel 70, circa 50 anni dopo i romani riedificarono sulle rovine la grande porta dalla quale partiva l'imponente via a colonnato (cardo) che, passando di fianco al Foro (luogo dell'attuale S.Sepolcro) raggiungeva l'incrocio che portava alla Cittadella. La porta come si presenta ora, con le due torri che la fiancheggiano, è di epoca ottomana. Costruita da Solimano il Magnifico fu terminata verso il 1540. Il nome arabo è Bab El Ammud, porta della colonna, probabilmente dal nome della colonna dedicata ad Adriano che un tempo vi sorgeva dinanzi. Ancora oggi centro principale della Gerusalemme araba; da qui parte il souk. Per moltissimo tempo essa, essendo più solenne delle altre, rappresentò l'ingresso riservato alle personalità più illustri in visita a Gerusalemme. Nell'anno 1964 anche il pellegrino Paolo VI entrò nella Città Santa da questa porta. All'interno si trovano i resti della porta di epoca romana (la pietra con il simbolo della Legio X Fretensis), adrianea (pavimento simile a quello del Lithostroton) e crociata (resti della cappella di Sant'Abramo). Vicino alla porta di Damasco, le "cave di Salomone", una enorme cava sotterranea probabilmente usata davvero per la costruzione del Primo Tempio e forse riutilizzata da Erode il Grande. La caverna fu riscoperta accidentalmente nel 1854. Si estende per circa 200 m, anche se non vi è molto da vedere, salvo i resti degli antichi lavori di scavo e le nicchie scavate per reggervi le lampade ad olio.
Anna Vera VivaAnna Vera Viva
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Damascus Gate is a busy and attractive northern entrance into the Muslim section of the Old City. It is the most monumental of the seven city gates and an attractive place to visit and view. Note that it is best to visit with caution as there have been a a spat of incidents at this location in recent months. This gate was built upon the grounds of an earlier Roman gate and plaza. There are excavations at the side of the entrance and bustling market activity just as you enter the gates. You can use the Damascus Gate to exit the city and visit the nearby Garden of Tombs, a popular attraction just beyond the Old City Walls. It is also a common drop off point for those arriving to the Old City by way of 'sharut' shared taxis from the airport.
BradBrad
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Theost beautyful gate of the old city. If you enter the old city look to your left and you discover one layer more down a romantic gate. As soon you enter you are in a different world. Arab women selling the fruits and veggies of the season, colours, different dress codes. Colours, smells... Walk down to the fork. If you turn there to the left and continue the road it will lead you to the western wall, the most important place of Judaism, and if you turn right it will lead you to the holy Sepulchre. As soon the street splits in a very narrow one you know it is time to turn right. And if you follow the crowd it is the way to the most important place of Christianity.
Gavriella IsraelToursGavriella IsraelTours
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One of my favorite places in the world! I’ve always felt very safe and to me it’s magical There’s lots of security and the shopping experience is great! Bargain hunt experience the wonders of this place Stop for coffee, make sure to have comfortable shoes! Lots of walking! Follow directions and don’t wonder around. Respect and you will be respected is that simple! I’ve met wonderful people and had great conversations Learn and enjoy, so much history and diverse cultures. Damascus gate will take you all the way to the wailing wall. Make sure to have your shoulders covered. Enjoy!
cookiemiamicookiemiami
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Jerusalem old city has eight open gates. Damascus Gate is on the northern side of the city wall. If you want to take a bus or a taxi to the west bank, this is the place to take it from. There is market stalls all around to buy fresh bagel or big falafel balls. You cannot but notice all the soldiers’ posts that indicates how delicate the situation is, especially here at this side, which is leading strait to the Muslim courters. Just close by you can find Zedekiah's Cave (Solomon's Quarries) and on the other side of the road the Rockefeller museum.
Yaniv BermanYaniv Berman
10
Nearby Attractions Of Damascus Gate
Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Al-Aqsa Mosque
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Western Wall
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Tower of David
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Dome of the Rock
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attractions: Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Al-Aqsa Mosque, Gethsemane, Western Wall, Zion Gate, Tower of David, The Jerusalem Botanical Gardens, The Garden Tomb Jerusalem, Dome of the Rock, New Gate, restaurants: Cafe Rimon, Coffee Nadi, Adom Restaurant, Sea Dolphin, Tacos Luis, Grill Bar, Ben-Sira Hummus, Mian Noodles, The Eucalyptus, Kangaroo Georgian Restaurant
