Jaffa Gate is the main western entrance to the old city of Jerusalem, and is considered to be the second biggest gate in the city.

The area inside of Jaffa Gate is now geared mostly toward tourists, with many souvenir shops. On the right, just inside the gate, is one of the city’s best known sites, the Citadel or Tower of David. The tower of David was built by king Herod around 40 AD, and was later renovated by Suleiman the Magnificent in 1538.