I visited the Old City for a 10 day walk about,1994 IIRC,and I just loved it.
AT every turn I was entranced!
Roman columns,ancient tombstones and I never felt safer.
I went to the Wall in Jerusalem..its an amazing sight..but it was VERY hot..around June is when its very very hot and you have to do a lot of walking so not recommended for those who have medical problems..I was tired but it was worth the walk, packed with people..and everywhere you look you would see Israeli soldiers, men and women, carrying guns..I felt VERY safe..in Israel, people walk around with guns and no one makes a fuss, here its “OMG GUN SHELTER IN PLACE” LOL not in Israel