The Dome of the Rock is an Islamic shrine at the center of the Al-Aqsa mosque compound on the Temple Mount in the Old City of Jerusalem. It is the world's …
Is there a certain time or day you are not allowed to visit? Friday's, for instance? What are the hours for visiting the mount?
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Visiting Hours For non-Muslim visitors, Temple Mount can be visited Sunday through Thursday: Summer: April through September: 8:30 – 10:30 am and 1:30 – 2:30 pm Winter: …
Visiting Hours For non-Muslim visitors, Temple Mount can be visited Sunday through Thursday: Summer: April through September: 8:30 – 10:30 am and 1:30 – 2:30 pm Winter: October through March: 7:30 – 10:30 am and 12:30 – 1:30 pm Temple Mount is closed to tourists on Fridays, Saturdays, and during Muslim holidays. During peak season, plan on arriving at least an hour early since queues can be long and only limited numbers of people are allowed to enter. There is no charge to visit Temple Mount.
Can I bring a tripod to take photos? Or are tripods forbidden?
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I took a little gorilla pod (a small tripod for my phone) and it was taken by security at the checkpoint. No problem though, I just picked it up later.
Are pants allowed for women or do the have to wear long skirt/dresses. Are jean pants ok for a woman? What is proper dress to visit?
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We were told to wear long skirts and all the women in my group did so. Women were asked to cover their arms and hair and so we wore long sleeves and scarves. Even though this is …
We were told to wear long skirts and all the women in my group did so. Women were asked to cover their arms and hair and so we wore long sleeves and scarves. Even though this is not how I would ordinarily dress, I considered it such a priledge to be able to experience this magnificent Holy Site that I put aside my own customs.
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