Jewish Quarter & Cardo
הרובע היהודי
The Jewish Quarter in the southeast of the Old City, with the Byzantine-era Cardo colonnaded street, the rebuilt Hurva Synagogue and an archaeological museum.
The Jewish Quarter was extensively rebuilt after 1967. Its streets are neat and differ in style from the other quarters. Its main attractions include the Byzantine Cardo, where some colonnades and paving stones are displayed in the open air, while another section has been converted into an underground shopping street. The white-domed Hurva Synagogue was rebuilt in 2010, and visitors can climb to its outer gallery for views over the Old City. Other sites include a museum of a Herodian-era mansion and the Burnt House. From here, steps lead down to the Western Wall Plaza. Shops and some attractions close during the Sabbath.
Opening hours
Quarter open all day; hall and museum approx. 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Nearby sights
- Western Wall
- Via Dolorosa
- Armenian Quarter & Cathedral of St. James
- Dome of the Rock (Temple Mount / Haram al-Sharif)
- Tower of David Museum
- Jaffa Gate & Ramparts Walk
- City of David & Hezekiah's Tunnel
- Abbey of the Dormition