Mt. Zion & The Jewish Quarter

The Zion Gate connects the Jewish Quarter inside the Old City with the historic district of Mount Zion just outside the wall. Mount Zion has several historic sights including the Room of the Last Supper and the tomb of David which it actually isn't.
The Jewish Quarter is quite pretty and looks newer than the other areas of the Old City as it was systematically pillaged and razed by the Arab population after Israel lost the area during the War Of Independence. It was rebuilt after Israel's victory in the Seven Days War.Read more