Four Quarters of Jerusalem
About the Four Quarters of Jerusalem
The Old City of Jerusalem has four neighbourhoods: the Armenian Quarter, the Christian Quarter, the Jewish Quarter and the Muslim Quarter.
The Armenian Quarter
The smallest of the four quarters of Jerusalem, the Armenian Quarter is lined with beautiful cobblestone streets, ceramic art and traditional Armenian food. The most popular place in this quarter is the Tower of David.
The Christian Quarter
The Christian Quarter holds the Via Dolorosa and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, first built in the 4th century by Constantine the Great and today shared by various Christian denominations.
The Muslim Quarter
Close to the Temple Mount, the Muslim Quarter is the largest and most populated of the four quarters with its narrow streets lined with local restaurants. It contains a vibrant shuk selling everything from spices to souvenirs.
The Jewish Quarter
It is home to the holiest place of prayer in Judaism the Western Wall, the famed Hurva Synagogue, the excavated Cardo and a 2,200-year-old depiction of the Temple menorah.
Interesting Facts
- The names of these quarters represent the majority of the religious population in that quarter.
- Armenians have a strong presence in the Old City of Jerusalem since the 4th century when Armenia became Christian.
- It is said that there was a small Moroccan Quarter in the Old City but was destroyed to give better access to the Western Wall by creating the Western Wall Plaza.
