Landmarks

Lions’ Gate (Bab al-Asbat)

A gate on the northeastern side of the Old City wall, associated with approaching Al-Aqsa Mosque.

باب الأسباط في سور القدس

Lions’ Gate (Bab al-Asbat) is among the gates of the visible wall on the northeastern side. It is also mentioned as Lions’ Gate or St Stephen’s Gate in some literature. What matters for knowledge is its location and its relation to approaching Al-Aqsa Mosque.

Closing

Link this card to the gates and walls pages and the Al-Aqsa guide.