The walls of Jerusalem were built by order of sultan Suleiman The Magnificent in 1538. The tombs of its architects tourists can find near Jaffa Gate. One says that the sultan has ordered to executed them because of some mistakes during construction, other that he doesn’t want the repetition of this miracle somewhere.
I have seen the much more impressive walls and towers during my journeys around Europe, for example Chatehau de Pierrefonds
or Carcassonne
BUT….
Probably at least one time in your life you’ve met a woman who can’t call beautiful, but simultaneously she was really and inexplicable charming and attractive. The same with the walls of Jerusalem.
There is something in their simplicity that makes you shoot, shoot and shoot in each view.
Jaffa Gate – the main entrance to Old Jerusalem for many hundreds years – is no longer like a gate, but rather a wide aisle.
But some of the Jerusalem’s gates are look and “sound” 
probably the same as a hundreds years ago.
Damascus Gate
Zion Gate
From inside you can feel the beauty of the Jerusalem’s walls in Armenian and Jewish quarters only.
So real architecture fancier must walk around Old Jerusalem from Dung Gate to Lion Gate.
More about Israel:
Fabulous Caesarea
Via Dolorosa – my Way of the Cross
February 13, 2012 at 11:42 am
Gorgeous! A friend of mine is visiting Jerusalem later this year and I’m forwarding all your blog posts to her. I think she’ll find them fascinating!
February 13, 2012 at 12:07 pm
I miss this city!
February 13, 2012 at 11:59 am
That is so beautiful. I love your blog & your photos. Great post as always. I need to visit Jerusalem
February 13, 2012 at 12:05 pm
Yes, Jerusalem is the city wich every one must see at least one time in the life.
February 13, 2012 at 5:48 pm
Jerusalem is at the top of my list of cities I’d like to see. And soon! Thank you so much for providing more inspiration for me to visit….your photographs are beautiful, as always.
elisa
February 13, 2012 at 5:56 pm
Fantastic! Would love to go there someday.
February 13, 2012 at 6:55 pm
Beautiful images. I would so love to go where you and your camera have been. So exotic, so much history that those walls have witnessed.
February 13, 2012 at 8:02 pm
I’ve walked through those gates and across that ramparts many times. You’ve captured them beautifully.
February 13, 2012 at 10:52 pm
Beautiful, Victor.
February 14, 2012 at 4:07 am
Great pictures
February 14, 2012 at 11:02 pm
Great shots, Victor and you tell a story very well!
February 15, 2012 at 8:30 am
Share impressions, I should say.
February 15, 2012 at 2:43 pm
Amazing pictures Victor! Thanks for taking me here
February 15, 2012 at 11:55 pm
Thank You, Adriana. You have a nice bloog. So many wonderful places and photos!
February 19, 2012 at 10:46 am
Wonderful pictures! My roommate visited Jerusalem last year, and I’m going to show her your pictures. Cheers!
February 19, 2012 at 10:50 am
I don’t mind
March 10, 2012 at 8:22 pm
So very lovely.
March 14, 2012 at 9:32 am
Beautiful photos, Victor! The history and culture there is just amazing.
April 6, 2012 at 5:30 pm
Interesting city – and so full of contrasts and sadness is Jerusalem. You’ve captured some of its fascinating parts.
April 27, 2012 at 9:26 am
Hi
Thanks for your like on my Wishing you were here page. Noticed you mentioned Carcasson in this blog, which has some beautiful photos. Have you been there? I remember reading a story with part of it set in Carcasson and have been curious about it since.
April 27, 2012 at 9:29 am
Yes and I’ll right about our trip soon.
April 27, 2012 at 9:41 am
Hi Will look forward to reading it. The story made it seem mystical and very very old.
January 27, 2013 at 11:51 am
I checked your blog because you liked my post. I was curious whether you had been to Israel and see that you have. There is a lot more to see than just the walls of the Old City in Jerusalem. If you’re interested in scuba/snorkeling you should visit Eilat. The desert is really incredible both for hiking and photography.
We visited Barcelona 2 summers ago and loved seeing the Gaudi architecture. We have one building in Tel Aviv that is a little reminiscent.
January 27, 2013 at 12:26 pm
I have seen a lot more in Israel, but I can’t write it all quickly. I need time.
And I have been to Maldives, so after it the underwater word of Eilat is… well, you understand. I am sorry.