Western Wall, Israel
Ellie O.
Location
Description
The Western Wall is a place for worship, all religions are welcome. Prayers are whispered to the Wall's waiting ears. The stones are lined with written prayers that faithful followers have put there, in hope of a granted plea. As wonderful as the wall is, there was once much more to it. In this time only 170 feet of the wall are accessible by the plaza. If you would like to see more, you must walk the remaining 1,050 feet of wall. However, this section of the wall is underground, forming a winding path of tunnels. A damp smell fills the tunnels, in some places art borders the stones. The tunnels' design varies. In one place one of the largest building stones ever used in construction stabilizes the wall. In another a preserved street stands, lined with Roman columns. The Western Wall also boasts several other sacred locations.
Wilson's Arch
Barclay's Gate
Holy of Holies
History
Sacredness
Interesting Facts
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