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Legionnaires on the Walls

A guided tour tracing the development of Jerusalem’s Old City under Jordanian rule, 1948-1967.

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Some important details

  • תאריכון

    Date and time

    Hebrew only:

    Friday, May 29 | 9:00am–12:00pm

  • מחיר

    Cost

    90 NIS
    Senior citizen: 80 NIS

  • Difficulty Level & Accessibility

    The tour is not accessible
    Difficulty Level: Easy

  • מדריך

    Guide

    Dr. Eldad Brin

From the end of the War of Independence to the Six-Day War, the Old City was under Jordanian rule—and the city was anything but frozen in time. The Citadel returned to military use, a refugee camp was established in the Jewish Quarter, new roads were paved and ancient gates expanded, the Dome of the Rock underwent a major restoration, the King of Morocco visited and was hosted in the long-neglected Mughrabi Quarter, and even the Pope paid a groundbreaking and historic visit.

Join us for a close look at a brief yet formative chapter in the city’s history – one whose legacy remains visible to this day.

Meeting point: Angelina Drahi Entrance Pavilion, western entrance to the Tower of David, across from Mamilla
End point: Jewish Quarter

Advanced registration required | Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

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