Zedekiah's Cave
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An ancient quarry rediscovered by a dog and claimed by biblical kings, a German cult, and the Freemasons.

๐Ÿ“œ Zedekiah's Cave, also known as King Solomon's Quarries, is a 5-acre underground meleke limestone quarry beneath the Old City of Jerusalem.
๐Ÿ” Carved over thousands of years, it served as a primary source for building stones in Jerusalem.

Why Go

โœจ Explore a stunning and mysterious ancient site
๐ŸŽฌ Experience an immersive audiovisual show: Mysteries beneath the Walls
๐Ÿšถ Discover man-made subterranean chambers extending hundreds of feet
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Learn about its rich history, from biblical kings to Freemason ceremonies
๐Ÿšถ Easy access near Damascus Gate

Why Avoid

โ™ฟ Inaccessible for people with mobility disabilities due to stairs
๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Wet surfaces and dripping from the ceiling, requiring comfortable walking shoes
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Audiovisual show recommended for children age 7 and above due to content complexity

Tips

โฐ Arrive 10 minutes before the audio-visual show if booked
๐Ÿ“… Check the official website for updates on events and performances

Cost

๐Ÿ’ฐ Self-guided: Adults 25 ILS, groups 18 ILS. Children/Seniors 15 ILS, groups 13 ILS.
๐ŸŽฌ Audiovisual show: Adults 45 ILS, groups 40 ILS. Children/Seniors 35 ILS, groups 30 ILS.
๐Ÿ‘ถ Free for children up to age 5.

Hours

๐Ÿ•’ Self-guided: Sunday โ€“ Thursday 09:00-16:00 (winter), 09:00-17:00 (summer). Closed Friday and Saturday.
๐ŸŽฌ Audiovisual show: Sunday โ€“ Thursday by reservation. Closed Friday and Saturday.

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