This street dates to the time of Herod the Great. At this point turn the head up and see the southern end of the Western Wall with a row of vaulted stones which once supported a huge arch that carried stairs ascending from the street to the Temple Mount. This arch is named Robinson's Arch after British researcher. This site is the southern extension of the original Western wall but does not come under the direct control of the Rabbi of the Wall or the Ministry of Religious Affairs. Due to this juridical fact, in 2004, the place has been opened for man and women joint prayers and hosts ceremonies of Reform and Conservative Jewish groups. In 2013 additional space was added to expand the prayer area.
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This trip is the full-day walking tour to Jerusalem for those who have already been in the city more than one time. We will start the day with two amazing museums that discover the real streets of Jerusalem from the time of King David and King Herod the Great. The city of King David impresses with its antiquity and authenticity. The Jerusalem archaeological park - Davidson Center shows the buildings of the vicinity of the Second Jerusalem Temple, its streets, and even shops of artisans. We will visit the Wailing Wall. We will walk along the southern walls of the old city to the Sultan's Pool and climb a little up the slope to the old windmill in the first suburb built behind the city walls. From the quarter of Moses Montefiori, we will approach the legendary King David Hotel and stop for a rest in Independence Park. At the end of the day, we will take a leisurely walk and eat at the most colorful, tasty, and famous city market - Mahane Yehuda.
