Jerusalem
''Ha-Shalshelet'' Gate
Historic Significance
Guy Street
Jerusalem, 91008
Phone: +972 2 627 1422
Its not just the magnificent Temple Mount that attracts the visitors, but also its main western entrance''Ha-Shalshelet'' Gate. The origin of the name can be traced back to the time when the chain decided the verdict of the court situated here. As fascinating as its history, the gate premises also consist of a stairway and multiple columns embedded with inscriptions of Muslim leaders of the 15th century. The water trough of the Ottoman rule reflects the ancient water system.
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