Jerusalem attractions

The Western Wall is found in the Old City of Jerusalem at Temple Mount’s western side. Considered one of the holiest pilgrimage sites in centuries, the Western Wall is flocked mainly by the Jewish faithful as a prayer ground. After the Temple’s de ...
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Is there any other place on Earth that has so much history, both glorious and terrible, in an area that’s barely one square km? For centuries, the Old City has been fought over by three religions: Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. Over 2,000 ye ...
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This area outside the City Gates hold such a wealth of interesting sites, including the Garden of Gethsemane. But be careful  as this area is also not so friendly to lone travelers. Dress modestly at all times. Points of interest include the Mos ...
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A monument to and home to the memories of those who suffered through the Holocaust. It is also a center of learning. Exhibitions feature artworks by concentration camp internees. Many of the works are symbolic, including a six-branched candelabra for ...
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A controversial place as it is claimed for a holy site by both Muslims and Christians… It is known to Christians as the Temple Mount, where Solomon’s Temple is believed to have stood. Non-Muslims may not enter the Dome of the Rock and al ...
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Do you dare or are you faithful enough to follow the Path of Pain? Make a prayer at each Station of the cross, visited by pilgrims every Friday afternoon. There are 14 Stations, starting at the Lion’s Gate heading westward through the Old City ...
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This building, where Christ is believed to have died, been buried, and then resurrected, hosts a complex of churches and altars by different denominations, each somewhat at odds with each other over possession of maybe the holiest shrine in Christian ...
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A medieval citadel that’s home to a museum on the city’s 4,000-rich history and a collection of archeological treasures. It has towers and ramparts offering spending views of Jerusalem. ...
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: Built in the 16th century by the Ottomans under Suleyman the Magnificent, the City wall is studded by eight gates with fascinating names and back stories: Jaffa (western side), New (northwestern side), Damascus (northern side), Herod’s (north ...
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On the northwest corner of the Old City, the Christian quarter is home to numerous churches and hospices. Nearest access are through the Jaffa and New Gates. Attractions include the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, Chris ...
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Decaying, populous, fascinating… The most notable attraction is the Noble Sanctuary, where, according to tradition, Solomon’s Temple stood. The Sanctuary is home to several holy and religious sites: The Dome of the Rock, al-Aqsa Mosque, ...
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Attractions within the Jewish Quarter include: The Western Wall, Saint Mary's Hospice (12-century German crusader hospice), the ruins of The Cardo (Jerusalem's main thoroughfare in the Byzantine era), Hurva Square, The Broad Wall (remains of the fort ...
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The smallest and quietest area in the Old City hosts both holy and archeological sites: the Tower of David (or the Citadel), St. James Cathedral, and Saint Mark’s Syriac Church and Monastery. ...
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Fresh and spicy products are showcased… Visit the Market not just to shop but also to partake of a unique Jerusalem experience. Friday is especially busy as shoppers prepare for the Sabbath. ...
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