Take the 2-minute tour ×  It seems that at the Kotel, the
general practice is to daven directly facing the wall. (Speaking
from experience.)  However, i thought we were supposed to face
the kodesh hakodashim, which has a "handy" dome as a landmark.
From the Kotel plaza, that's actually to the left of the Wall.
Should one follow the general custom and face the Wall, or face
the site of the kodesh hakodashim?  (Side note: Could people be
facing the Wall because of a misconception that it's the top
holy site?)  share|improve this question When I was at the Kotel
for a Vesikin minyan, all of them faced the kotel, except one.
They looked the Yeshivish/Litvish types. They were turned
slightly to the left. –  Yishai May 30 at 12:59 How is this
different from any other shul where everyone faces the wrong
direction? –  Double AA May 30 at 13:22 @DoubleAA Because here i
have a genuine question which way is proper. –  Scimonster May
30 at 13:32 You think there might be a reason to face a pile of
stones? –  Double AA Ma