Jerusalem’s Old City now accessible for wheelchair users

Lilit Marcus
By Lilit Marcus, CNN
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Published 5:56 AM EDT, Fri June 7, 2019
<strong>Jerusalem:</strong> As a city sacred to three of the world's largest faiths, Jerusalem is full of history and culture. Here, see the Dome of the Rock at the al-Aqsa mosque compound. Click through to explore the Old City further, and to learn more about its history watch <a href="https://www.cnncreativemarketing.com/project/jerusalem/" target="_blank" target="_blank">CNN Original Series "Jerusalem: City of Faith and Fury"</a> Sundays at 10 p.m. ET/PT.
Jerusalem: As a city sacred to three of the world's largest faiths, Jerusalem is full of history and culture. Here, see the Dome of the Rock at the al-Aqsa mosque compound. Click through to explore the Old City further, and to learn more about its history watch CNN Original Series "Jerusalem: City of Faith and Fury" Sundays at 10 p.m. ET/PT.
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<strong>The Church of the Holy Sepulchre:</strong> Also known as the Basilica of the Resurrection, this is one of Christianity's holiest sites.
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre: Also known as the Basilica of the Resurrection, this is one of Christianity's holiest sites.
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<strong>Prison of Christ:</strong> One of the features inside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, which is traditionally believed to be the site of Jesus' crucifixion, burial and resurrection.
Prison of Christ: One of the features inside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, which is traditionally believed to be the site of Jesus' crucifixion, burial and resurrection.
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<strong>The Western Wall:</strong> This site is sacred to Jewish people.
The Western Wall: This site is sacred to Jewish people.
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<strong>Western Wall:</strong> Also known as "the wailing wall," visitors will write down prayers on pieces of paper and stick them into the wall.
Western Wall: Also known as "the wailing wall," visitors will write down prayers on pieces of paper and stick them into the wall.
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<strong>Damascus Gate:</strong> Many visitors enter the Old City here.
Damascus Gate: Many visitors enter the Old City here.
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<strong>Muslim Quarter: </strong>This is the largest and most populated of the four sections of the Old City.
Muslim Quarter: This is the largest and most populated of the four sections of the Old City.
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