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Including some of the holiest sites to all three monotheistic religions, the Old City of Jerusalem, separated into four quarters, is indeed a place you must explore when visiting Jerusalem or Israel. Make sure to dress modestly and cover your shoulders as the Jewish, Muslim and Christian holy sites all demand this. An enchanting and fascinating leap into the religious history of one of the holist places on earth
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 There are a number of gates leading into the Old City of Jerusalem from north, east, south and west. Here is a list detailing the various Old City gates and their distinct histories
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 In the Jewish Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem, visitors will find the Western Wall (also known as the Wailing Wall), the old Kardo, the Herodian Quarter and many other places of interest
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Including over forty religious sites, the Christian Quarter, one of the holiest places in the world to the Christian faith, offers a walk down the famous Via Dolorosa and a visit to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre
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 In the Muslim Quarter of the Old City, tourists can enjoy the bustling bazaar and visit the Temple Mount to see the Al Aqsa Mosque and Dome of the Rock from the outside
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 The Armenian Quarter in the Old City of Jerusalem, the smallest of the Old City quarters, includes some points of interest, such as Gethsmane on the famous Mount of Olives and St. James Monastery
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 Located at the very entrance to the Old City of Jerusalem through the Jaffa Gate, the Tower of David Museum is a unique Museum that displays the history of Jerusalem and hosts an intriguing variety of temporary exhibitions
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