Western Wall Live Cam

The Western Wall, also known as the Wailing Wall or Kotel, is one of the most sacred sites in Judaism and an important historical and religious landmark in Jerusalem, Israel. Located in the Old City of Jerusalem, it is a remnant of the ancient retaining wall that surrounded the Second Temple, which was destroyed by the Romans in 70 CE during the Jewish revolt.

The Western Wall is made of massive limestone blocks and stretches for about 488 meters (1,600 feet). It is divided into two main sections: the larger and more accessible section for prayer, and a smaller section called the Little Western Wall, located further north.

For centuries, the Western Wall has been a focal point of Jewish pilgrimage and prayer. It holds immense religious significance as it is believed to be the closest accessible point to the Holy of Holies, the inner sanctuary of the ancient Temple. According to Jewish tradition, the Divine Presence never departed from the Western Wall, making it a place of intense devotion and prayer.