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Western Wall Collection

The Western Wall, also known as the Wailing Wall, stands tall as a sacred site of Judaism in Jerusalem, Israel

Background imageWestern Wall Collection: Western or Wailing Wall, sacred site of Judaism, with the gold Dome of the Rock

Western or Wailing Wall, sacred site of Judaism, with the gold Dome of the Rock, sacred site of Islam, behind, in Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Background imageWestern Wall Collection: Dome of the Rock and the Western Wall, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Dome of the Rock and the Western Wall, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Background imageWestern Wall Collection: Worshippers at the Western Wall, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Worshippers at the Western Wall, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Background imageWestern Wall Collection: Mens Section, Western (Wailing) Wall, Temple Mount, Old City, Jerusalem, UNESCO

Mens Section, Western (Wailing) Wall, Temple Mount, Old City, Jerusalem, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Israel, Middle East

Background imageWestern Wall Collection: Dome of the Rock and the Western Wall, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Dome of the Rock and the Western Wall, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Background imageWestern Wall Collection: Dome of the Rock and the Western Wall, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Dome of the Rock and the Western Wall, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Background imageWestern Wall Collection: Dome of the Rock and the Western Wall, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Dome of the Rock and the Western Wall, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Background imageWestern Wall Collection: View with huge crowd and Dome of the Rock, Western Wall, Old City, Jerusalem

View with huge crowd and Dome of the Rock, Western Wall, Old City, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Background imageWestern Wall Collection: Prayer papers stuffed into the Western Wall, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Prayer papers stuffed into the Western Wall, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Background imageWestern Wall Collection: Ur Chaldees Western wall ziggurat 1932 Iraq Extinct city

Ur Chaldees Western wall ziggurat 1932 Iraq Extinct city
Ur. (So called of the Chaldees). Western wall of the ziggurat. 1932, Iraq, Ur (Extinct city)

Background imageWestern Wall Collection: Holy Land- Jews Place of Wailing, Jerusalem -Bible

Holy Land- Jews Place of Wailing, Jerusalem -Bible
3783727 Holy Land- Jews Place of Wailing, Jerusalem -Bible; (add.info.: The Holy Land - Jews Place of Wailing, Jerusalem. (Remaining wall of Herod's Temple)

Background imageWestern Wall Collection: The Wailing Wall in Jerusalem early 20th century (postcard)

The Wailing Wall in Jerusalem early 20th century (postcard)
3794176 The Wailing Wall in Jerusalem early 20th century (postcard); (add.info.: The Wailing Wall in the old city of Jerusalem. Religious Jewish men and women praying by the wall. Early 20th century)

Background imageWestern Wall Collection: An ultra-Orthodox Jewish man prays in front of the Western Wall in Jerusalems Old City

An ultra-Orthodox Jewish man prays in front of the Western Wall in Jerusalems Old City
An ultra-Orthodox Jewish man prays in front of the Western Wall, Judaisms holiest prayer site, in Jerusalems Old City November 28, 2012

Background imageWestern Wall Collection: A man holding an umbrella prays at the Western Wall in Jerusalems Old City during a

A man holding an umbrella prays at the Western Wall in Jerusalems Old City during a snowstorm in winter December 12, 2013

Background imageWestern Wall Collection: Jewish worshippers wrapped in prayer shawls participate in the priestly blessing prayer

Jewish worshippers wrapped in prayer shawls participate in the priestly blessing prayer on the holiday of Passover, at the Western Wall in Jerusalems Old City, April 2, 2018. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun

Background imageWestern Wall Collection: A worker removes notes from the cracks of the Western Wall in Jerusalems Old City

A worker removes notes from the cracks of the Western Wall in Jerusalems Old City
A worker removes notes from the cracks of the Western Wall, Judaisms holiest prayer site, in Jerusalems Old City August 25, 2013

Background imageWestern Wall Collection: A man prays at the Western Wall in Jerusalems Old City during a snowstorm

A man prays at the Western Wall in Jerusalems Old City during a snowstorm January 10, 2013. The worst snowstorm in 20 years shut public transport

Background imageWestern Wall Collection: A Jewish worshipper prays at the Western Wall during prayers marking Tisha B Av

A Jewish worshipper prays at the Western Wall during prayers marking Tisha B Av, in Jerusalems Old City early July 20, 2010

Background imageWestern Wall Collection: Ultra-Orthodox Jews take part in a morning prayer at the Western Wall in Jerusalems Old

Ultra-Orthodox Jews take part in a morning prayer at the Western Wall in Jerusalems Old
Ultra-Orthodox Jews take part in a morning prayer at the Western Wall, Judaisms holiest prayer site, in Jerusalems Old City May 31, 2012

Background imageWestern Wall Collection: Jewish People at the Western Wall, Jerusalem, c. 1880 (engraving)

Jewish People at the Western Wall, Jerusalem, c. 1880 (engraving)
1730125 Jewish People at the Western Wall, Jerusalem, c.1880 (engraving) by Bida, Alexandre (1823-95) (after); (add.info.: Jews in front of the Western Wall, Jerusalem)

Background imageWestern Wall Collection: Wall of Solomons Temple, Jews Wailing Place, c. 1860. Creator: Unknown

Wall of Solomons Temple, Jews Wailing Place, c. 1860. Creator: Unknown
Wall of Solomons Temple, Jews Wailing Place, c. 1860. Albumen print

Background imageWestern Wall Collection: Jerusalem, Partie Occidentale Des Murailles;Palestine, 1849 / 51, printed 1852

Jerusalem, Partie Occidentale Des Murailles;Palestine, 1849 / 51, printed 1852
Jerusalem, Partie Occidentale Des Murailles; Palestine, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 113 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Background imageWestern Wall Collection: Am Klageplatz der Juden, Wailing Wall at Jerusalem

Am Klageplatz der Juden, Wailing Wall at Jerusalem
DRE144439 Am Klageplatz der Juden, Wailing Wall at Jerusalem, 1869 (pencil and wash heightened with white on paper) by Haag

Background imageWestern Wall Collection: Exterior of Haram-Ash-Sharif, detail of masonry at Wailing Place, c. 1864-65 (b / w photo)

Exterior of Haram-Ash-Sharif, detail of masonry at Wailing Place, c. 1864-65 (b / w photo)
PEF446265 Exterior of Haram-Ash-Sharif, detail of masonry at Wailing Place, c.1864-65 (b/w photo) by McDonald, Sgt. James (fl.1864-68); Palestine Exploration Fund, London

Background imageWestern Wall Collection: Fallen Voussoir Robinsons Arch, Jerusalem (w / c & pencil on paper)

Fallen Voussoir Robinsons Arch, Jerusalem (w / c & pencil on paper)
PEF316701 Fallen Voussoir Robinsons Arch, Jerusalem (w/c & pencil on paper) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99); Palestine Exploration Fund, London

Background imageWestern Wall Collection: Praying at the Western Wall, Jerusalem, (oil on canvas laid on board)

Praying at the Western Wall, Jerusalem, (oil on canvas laid on board)
658543 Praying at the Western Wall, Jerusalem, (oil on canvas laid on board) by Bauernfeind, Gustave (1848-1904); 129.5x100.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Praying at the Western Wall)

Background imageWestern Wall Collection: Rock-Cut Cistern under Robinsons Arch, Jerusalem, 1871 (w / c & pencil on paper)

Rock-Cut Cistern under Robinsons Arch, Jerusalem, 1871 (w / c & pencil on paper)
PEF316703 Rock-Cut Cistern under Robinsons Arch, Jerusalem, 1871 (w/c & pencil on paper) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99); Palestine Exploration Fund, London

Background imageWestern Wall Collection: Solomons Wall, Jerusalem (The Wailing Wall), (oil on canvas)

Solomons Wall, Jerusalem (The Wailing Wall), (oil on canvas)
989326 Solomons Wall, Jerusalem (The Wailing Wall), (oil on canvas) by Gerome, Jean Leon (1824-1904); 92.1x73 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Solomons Wall, Jerusalem (The Wailing Wall)

Background imageWestern Wall Collection: The Wailing Wall, Jerusalem, 1869 (oil on canvas)

The Wailing Wall, Jerusalem, 1869 (oil on canvas)
712153 The Wailing Wall, Jerusalem, 1869 (oil on canvas) by Gerome, Jean Leon (1824-1904); 91x73 cm; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageWestern Wall Collection: Fallen Voussoir of Robinsons Arch, Jerusalem, 1871 (w / c & pencil on paper)

Fallen Voussoir of Robinsons Arch, Jerusalem, 1871 (w / c & pencil on paper)
PEF316700 Fallen Voussoir of Robinsons Arch, Jerusalem, 1871 (w/c & pencil on paper) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99); Palestine Exploration Fund, London

Background imageWestern Wall Collection: The Wailing Wall (pencil and wash on tracing paper laid onto card)

The Wailing Wall (pencil and wash on tracing paper laid onto card)
DRE144438 The Wailing Wall (pencil and wash on tracing paper laid onto card) by Haag, Carl (1820-1915); 35.5x51 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWestern Wall Collection: Foundation of South East Corner of Haram Wall, Jerusalem (w / c & pencil on paper)

Foundation of South East Corner of Haram Wall, Jerusalem (w / c & pencil on paper)
PEF316702 Foundation of South East Corner of Haram Wall, Jerusalem (w/c & pencil on paper) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99); Palestine Exploration Fund, London

Background imageWestern Wall Collection: Ruins of the Temple of Jerusalem (litho)

Ruins of the Temple of Jerusalem (litho)
5997131 Ruins of the Temple of Jerusalem (litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruins of the Temple of Jerusalem)

Background imageWestern Wall Collection: The Wailing Wall, Jerusalem, 1863 (pencil and watercolour)

The Wailing Wall, Jerusalem, 1863 (pencil and watercolour)
823556 The Wailing Wall, Jerusalem, 1863 (pencil and watercolour) by Werner, Carl Friedrich Heinrich (1808-94); 35x50 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wailing Wall, Jerusalem)

Background imageWestern Wall Collection: Civetta, an icon of the dolomites in the Veneto, Italy. Civetta is part of the UNESCO

Civetta, an icon of the dolomites in the Veneto, Italy. Civetta is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site

Background imageWestern Wall Collection: Jerusalem. Mur ou pleurent les juifs. Grandes Assises du Temple de Salomon

Jerusalem. Mur ou pleurent les juifs. Grandes Assises du Temple de Salomon, 1860 or later

Background imageWestern Wall Collection: Jerusalem, Enceinte du Temple, Cote Ouest, Heit-el-Morharby, 1854

Jerusalem, Enceinte du Temple, Cote Ouest, Heit-el-Morharby, 1854

Background imageWestern Wall Collection: Faithful at the Western Wall, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Faithful at the Western Wall, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Background imageWestern Wall Collection: Faithful reading the Torah at the Western Wall, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Faithful reading the Torah at the Western Wall, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Background imageWestern Wall Collection: A ceremonial reading of the Torah from Torah scroll under the Western Wall, Jerusalem

A ceremonial reading of the Torah from Torah scroll under the Western Wall, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Background imageWestern Wall Collection: The Jews Wailing Place - Outer Wall of the Temple, Jerusalem, Palestine, c1930s

The Jews Wailing Place - Outer Wall of the Temple, Jerusalem, Palestine, c1930s. The Western Wall is is the holiest place where Jews are permitted to pray. From " Tour of the World"

Background imageWestern Wall Collection: The Wall of the Wailing-Place, 1902. Creator: John Fulleylove

The Wall of the Wailing-Place, 1902. Creator: John Fulleylove
The Wall of the Wailing-Place, 1902. The Western Wall is an ancient limestone wall in the Old City of Jerusalem, the Wall is the holiest place where Jews are permitted to pray

Background imageWestern Wall Collection: West Side of Temple Area from Barracks Near the Site of the Tower of Antonia, 1902

West Side of Temple Area from Barracks Near the Site of the Tower of Antonia, 1902
The West Side of the Temple Area from the Barracks Near the Site of the Tower of Antonia, 1902. From " The Holy Land", painted by John Fulleylove, R.I. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1902]




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The Western Wall, also known as the Wailing Wall, stands tall as a sacred site of Judaism in Jerusalem, Israel. This iconic structure holds immense religious significance and is often adorned with prayers and wishes from worshippers who flock to this hallowed place. Nestled within the Old City of Jerusalem, the Western Wall shares its majestic presence with the golden Dome of the Rock. The juxtaposition of these two architectural marvels creates a breathtaking sight that captures the essence of this ancient city. As one approaches this revered wall they can greeted by throngs of devoted individuals engaged in prayer and reflection. Men gather at their designated section while women find solace in their own area nearby, and is here that countless souls pour out their hearts' desires and seek spiritual connection. Recognized by UNESCO for its historical importance, the Western Wall serves as a testament to centuries-old traditions and beliefs. Its weathered stones bear witness to countless generations who have sought solace within its embrace. In past decades, snapshots captured moments at the Western Wall reveal both devotion and unity among those who visit it. People from all walks of life come together under one roof to pay homage to their faith and heritage. Beyond its walls lies an enchanting panorama that includes not only the Dome of the Rock but also Mount Olives – creating an awe-inspiring view that encapsulates Jerusalem's rich history. Visiting Israel's capital city would be incomplete without venturing into its heart - where Temple Mount proudly displays both Dome of the Rock Mosque and The Western Wall side by side. These magnificent structures stand as symbols representing different facets of religious identity intertwined harmoniously within this vibrant cityscape. A trip to Jerusalem would not be complete without experiencing panoramic views encompassing more than just The Wailing/Western Wall itself; it offers glimpses into a tapestry woven with spirituality, culture, history, and reverence for all those fortunate enough to witness it firsthand.