Zion Gate — Attraction in Jerusalem

The ZION GATES is located at the Old City of Jerusalem. This is one of the eight gates surrounding the old compound it was before the fortress of the Old City of Jerusalem. This gate connects the Jewish quarter, and the Armenian quarter and the Mount ZION. Which contains the sites that are sacred to the people of Israel, of course to the Judaism. And also we can add to the Christianity and to the Muslim people too. The ZION GATES are also known to be called ""Bab an - Nabi Dawud ( Arabic name) also a Prophet David Gate.. And this gate , it was constructed with the walls inclined, with an angle extremely pending to the front, with the intention of to stop any attack toward to inside the gate from their enemies. This gate are located south of the Old City, in front of Mount ZION and HEBRON. THIS GATE IS ALSO KNOWN AS THE KING DAVID'S GATE, because the place of the TOMB OF THE KING DAVID'S ARE LOCATED AT THE MOUNT ZION. You have another curiosity about this Gate. It was built in the year 1540, west of the location of the medieval Gate, which was a combination of the street if the Jews ( which were called the "CARDO). 6 . Towers were erected in the southern side of the wall and 4 of this towers constructed in the top of Mount ZION. The last restoration of this gate took place at the year of 2008, when the gate had a birthday , in that year it was celebrating her birthday of 468th celebration . Well and the gate is still a young...

Jerusalem Zion Gate Zion Gate, also known as David’s Gate, is one of the most historically poignant entrances into the Old City, located on the southern wall and connecting directly to the Jewish and Armenian Quarters. Built in 1540 under the Ottoman Empire, its weathered stones still bear the scars of the 1948 Arab-Israeli War, with bullet holes and impact marks telling stories of fierce battles fought for access to the Old City. Despite its tumultuous past, the gate today stands as a symbol of resilience and coexistence. Its strategic location provides quick access to holy sites such as the Western Wall, Mount Zion, and the Tomb of King David, making it a favored route for pilgrims and visitors alike. Passing through Zion Gate is like moving through a portal between eras—from ancient times to modern-day miracles of restoration and peace efforts. Outside the gate, the view toward Mount Zion is filled with historical and spiritual meaning, while inside, the vibrant life of the Jewish Quarter unfolds. Whether approached for its military legacy, religious landmarks, or cultural depth, Zion Gate resonates with a quiet dignity that reflects the enduring spirit of Jerusalem itself—strong, sacred, and...

Possibly the least visited gate of the Old City due to its location. It exudes charm to its beholders.

Quick gate overview: -Arabs generally use the Damascus Gate, Herod's Gate (called Flowers Gate in Hebrew), and Lions Gate. Israelis and tourists generally use Jaffa Gate, New Gate, Zion Gate, and Dung Gate. -The New Gate is about 130 years old. The other gates didn't exist in biblical times, but were built 500 years ago during Ottoman rule. -Some of the gates were built above the underground ruins of ancient gates. -The Dung Gate mistranslated- in Hebrew it's called the "garbage gate" cuz that's where trash was removed from the city. It's main use is to access the Western Wall. -People sometimes get attacked or stabbed near Damascus Gate so be on guard. -There's a gate which was sealed off many years ago called the Golden Gate (I think it's called the Gate of Mercy in Hebrew.) It's located near a cemetery off of Derech Ha'ofel, the road which loops around the east side of...