最後更新／Last Updated：2023-12-06
Jerusalem serves as a common sacred site for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, holding irreplaceable importance in the world. The profound religious atmosphere in Jerusalem surprised me. One can observe people's reverence for religion through their attire and behavior.
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◦ Pilgrimage Routes
01｜Jaffa Gate
Jaffa Gate is one of the stone gates of the Jerusalem city walls, and from here, one can see the Tower of David.
02｜Western Wall
Arriving at the Western Wall, I was fortunate to witness a Jewish coming-of-age ceremony. The festive atmosphere sharply contrasted with the solemnity of devout prayers on the other side.
In the first century AD, during the rule of the Roman Empire, the Jews began their nearly two-thousand-year exile. It wasn't until the Byzantine period that the Jewish people were allowed to enter the city on the day the temple was destroyed each year. At that time, only the Western Wall remained. This site became known as the "Wailing Wall" due to the mourning that took place.
03｜Temple Mount
The Temple Mount is one of Islam's sacred sites, and in order to maintain peace among different religious groups, non-Muslims are prohibited from praying here. Accessing the Temple Mount can be challenging due to slow security checks and frequently changing opening hours. However, a visit here is a must to make the trip worthwhile.
Opening Hours Summer: Sunday to Thursday 0730-1100、1330-1430 Winter: Sunday to Thursday 0730-1000、1230-1330
04｜Dome of the Rock
The Dome of the Rock was constructed in the 7th century by Caliph Al-Malik of the Umayyad dynasty with the purpose of serving as a religious center for the local people. As a result, Jerusalem became the third holiest site for Muslims.
Opening Hours Summer: Sunday to Thursday 0730-1100、1330-1430 Winter: Sunday to Thursday 0730-1000、1230-1330
05｜Via Dolorosa
Originally, the Via Dolorosa was planned as a pilgrimage route by the Franciscans in the 14th century to facilitate the management of pilgrims during that time. By the 16th century, Jan Pascha and Christian van Adrichom wrote about the Via Dolorosa, introducing the concept of the "Fourteen Stations" of Via Dolorosa. Today, the terminal point of Via Dolorosa is at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
Via Dolorosa
Opening Hours Via Dolorosa: Open 24/7 Church of the Holy Sepulchre Summer: 0500-2100 Winter: 0400-1900