Wall of Tears
The Western Wall has been a center of pilgrimage and prayer for many centuries. It is located in Jerusalem, its length is 57 meters and its height is 19 meters. There is a belief that if you make a wish here, it will definitely come true. Some people believe in it, and some don’t, but the place is crowded, not only believers come here. Women must cover their shoulders and legs below the knees, and men who are going to approach the wall are given yarmulkes.
Historical facts
The Wailing Wall is the remains of structures erected during the reign of Herod the Great. Until 70 AD, the Second Temple of Jerusalem was located here, then it was destroyed by the Romans. The wall was not part of this temple, but it was close to it. Over time, it became a shrine for the entire Jewish people.
The unusual name of the Western Wall is explained by the fact that the destroyed First and Second Temples are mourned in this place. The scriptures say this is a punishment for worshiping created idols and bloody battles. The Western Wall is also called the Western Wall. This is a literal translation of the attraction from Hebrew.
Brief description
The unique structure around the Temple Mount consists of 45 courses of masonry, 28 of which are above the ground, and the rest below it. Locals often come here, and travelers from different parts of the world come here. Now the Wailing Wall is divided into 2 parts: the left side is worshiped by men, and the right is reserved for women. People leave notes with their cherished dreams between the stones. Tourists say that wishes really come true. To date, more than 1 million posts from believers have accumulated.
Traditional Israeli holidays are often held on the square in front of the landmark. This is where religious coming of age is celebrated. Also in this place, military personnel solemnly take the oath of allegiance to the country, and believers sing songs before starting religious fasts. The Western Wall is open in any season. You can come to her at any time of the day. There are inspectors on duty at all 3 entrances to keep order. You need to dress modestly; if your outfit is revealing, the person will not be allowed in.
