the Old City is home to holy sites such as the Western Wall, the Islamic shrine of the Dome of the Rock, and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, built in the 4th century. Shops and markets selling prayer shawls, rosaries, and ceramics line the busy alleys, while food stalls serve falafel, pita, and fresh juices. Housed in a medieval fortress, the Tower of David museum chronicles the city’s history.