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Visit Dome of the Rock - Jerusalem

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Islam’s third holiest site after Mecca and Medina, the Dome of the Rock is built on top of the Temple Mount in the Old City. At the heart of the sanctuary is the Foundation Stone where, according to Islamic tradition, the prophet Muhammad ascended to Heaven.

The Dome, which was completed in 691-692 A.D., and has since come to define Jerusalem’s skyline, is an excellent example of middle Byzantine art. The man who initiated the construction, Umayyad Caliph Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan, hoped that the building, a shrine for pilgrims rather than a mosque for public worship, would “house the Muslims from cold and heat.” The structure was restored many times throughout the centuries, coated once with gold, then with tiles.

The most recent restoration of the site was carried out in 1998 by Jordan’s King Hussein II, who sold one of his houses in London to help fund the 80 kilograms of gold required to coat the dome. The sanctuary’s lavish interior is decorated with mosaic, marble and inscriptions. One of the reasons why the sanctuary has remained intact through the centuries, withstanding earthquakes that destroyed many nearby structures, is its octagonal shape.

Non-Muslim visitors are not allowed to enter the Dome of the Rock, but can get a close look from the Temple Mount courtyard during regular non-Muslim visiting hours.

As with other holy sites in Jerusalem, visitors to the Temple Mount are asked to dress modestly.

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  • Glenn Dickler
    Glenn Dickler
    April 28, 2025

    In the center of the old city Jerusalem on the temple mount big golden dome you as a none Muslim can visit i think it should be open to everyone but that's the way historic old City Jerusalem is. You would have to...

  • Asif N
    Asif N
    December 25, 2018

    Beautiful and stunning mosque. The whole area is full of history and imagery. The golden dome shines brightly, then you see the craftsmanship and intricate detail of the tiles. Inside of course is the rock, surrounding by...

  • Melvin Diaz
    Melvin Diaz
    March 4, 2019

    Beautiful temple! A must while visiting Jerusalem. No entrance fee. However, check the entrance time, winter 7:30 am to 11:30 am and 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm; summer 7:30 am to 10:30 am and 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm. Closed on Fridays...

  • Yair Abed
    Yair Abed
    May 13, 2025

    Beautiful place, open for non Muslim to visit daily 8:30-11am FYI none Muslims can’t visit the inside.

  • منتظر الحسن
    منتظر الحسن
    April 9, 2025

    The land of the first Qibla Your generosity has reached Jerusalem, bringing sustenance and resilience. 🍽️💚 Allah says: "And they give food, in spite of their love for it, to the needy, the orphan, and the captive." I...

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