The Western Wall Plaza

The Wailing Wall, also known as the Western Wall, is a section of the second temple wall of the ancient Jewish state in the Old City of Jerusalem. It is also the only remaining site of the second temple wall. It is about 50 meters long and 18 meters high. become. Judaism regards the wall as the first holy place. For thousands of years, when Jews who have been living in all corners of the world return to the holy city of Jerusalem, they will come to this stone wall to pray in a low voice and cry about the suffering of exile. Called the "Wailing Wall". Security checks are required before entering the Wailing Wall, and then you enter a small square, at the end of which is the Wailing Wall. There is a fence in front of the Wailing Wall. Men and women pray separately. Tourists need to be the same as the locals. Men must wear the small paper hats distributed (you can get them for free when you enter the square), and women have to retreat and leave. You can see many moving scenes here. Some people are facing the wall here, saying something sadly; some people bow deeply and pray; some hold a Bible and pray silently; some people kiss the Wailing Wall; A white note with the words in their hearts was inserted into the crevices of the stone, because they believed that this letter to God would surely be received by God. Although you can take pictures here, it is recommended not to disturb those who pray, just watch it from a distance. Of course, not all scenes are heavy and sad, but there are also happy scenes. Jewish men's coming-of-age ceremonies will be held in front of the Wailing Wall, accompanied by their family members. Everyone cheers and blesses the boy, wishing him to become an adult on his birthday. After visiting the Wailing Wall, you can visit the Temple Mount on the side and the Dome of the Rock on the mountain.