Narkiss' unit succeeded in penetrating Zion Gate, bringing in supplies and evacuating the wounded from those under siege.
A Palmach unit even re-established contact with the Jewish district in the Old City via the Zion Gate.
In order to provide access to the Nea, Justinian extended the cardo south to the Nea and the newly constructed Zion Gate.
They arrived just in time to prevent a breakthrough at the Zion Gate where Palmach troops had briefly broken through to the Jewish Quarter.
It was followed by attacks on the New Gate, the Jaffa Gate and the Zion Gate.
Schindler's grave is located on the mountainside below Zion Gate and the Old City walls.
Leaving the Old City, pass through Zion Gate, which is pitted with bullet holes from the 1948 war.
Coming from Zion Gate, you should bear right to reach the entrance; note that no visits are allowed between noon and 2pm.
On 19 May a small Palmach unit broke through the Zion Gate and reached the beleaguered garrison.
The street leading to the harbor is called "Zion Gate"; it was the name of the port given as pop.