Israel Castles: Pictures & Images

Israel’s fortifications in photos: the walls, gates and citadel of Jerusalem. The Old City is surrounded by stone walls about 4 km long, built by the Ottoman sultan Suleiman the Magnificent in the 16th century. Seven open gates lead inside, including the Jaffa Gate, the Damascus Gate and the Lions’ Gate. You can walk along parts of the ramparts for views over the rooftops. Next to the Jaffa Gate, the Tower of David is a medieval citadel that now houses a museum of the city’s history. All photos come from places we have visited and described. Open any place to see it on the map, check the weather and plan how to get there.