A sacred Jewish site, the Western Wall is one of Jerusalem’s holiest landmarks. Built by King Herod in 20 BC, it’s an ancient surviving remnant of the magnificent retaining wall that once encircled and supported the Second Temple. Jews were devastated when the Romans destroyed the building in 70 AD, and now gather at the site to lament the loss of their place of worship.
Today, believers make a beeline for the prayer section of the Western Wall. Visitors love to stuff the lower cracks with handwritten prayers, with others chanting, swaying and reciting sections from the Book of Psalms. Others descend on the Western Wall Plaza, a large outdoor area that serves as an