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Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial
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Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial
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Ranked #1 of 137 Attractions in Jerusalem
5 of 5 stars 402 reviews
Owner description: The world’s leading national Holocaust memorial and museum is a 45-acre campus comprising indoor museums, outdoor monuments,... more » Owner description: The world’s leading national Holocaust memorial and museum is a 45-acre campus comprising indoor museums, outdoor monuments, memorials, gardens, sculptures and world-class research and educational centres. « less
Attraction type  History Museums; Libraries; Monuments/ Statues
Old City of Jerusalem
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Old City of Jerusalem
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Ranked #2 of 137 Attractions in Jerusalem
5 of 5 stars 571 reviews

The old city is great fun for the whole family.  You can spend more than a day and not get through the attractions. There are the wall tours, which cost a bit.  You can take a... more »

Attraction type  Historic Walking Areas; Neighbourhoods; Historic Sites; History Museums
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
Israel Museum
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Israel Museum
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Ranked #3 of 137 Attractions in Jerusalem
5 of 5 stars 237 reviews
Owner description: Comprising nearly 50,000 square meters and a six-acre sculpture garden, this complex features an impressive variety of... more » Owner description: Comprising nearly 50,000 square meters and a six-acre sculpture garden, this complex features an impressive variety of collections from prehistoric archaeology to contemporary art.The children's wing is the most interactive section of this sprawling museum. There are special activities for kids during Jewish holidays and school vacations. « less
Attraction type  History Museums; Museums
Hezekiah's Tunnels
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Hezekiah's Tunnels
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Ranked #4 of 137 Attractions in Jerusalem
5 of 5 stars 81 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Western (Wailing) Wall
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Western (Wailing) Wall
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Ranked #5 of 137 Attractions in Jerusalem
4.5 of 5 stars 434 reviews

The Western ("Wailing") Wall is one of Israel's biggest tourist attractions. At all hours of the day or night, visitors stream to the Wall to pray, to take photographs, to... more »

Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Religious Sites; Ancient Ruins; Monuments/ Statues; Historic Sites
Tisch Family Zoological Gardens (Biblical Zoo)
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Tisch Family Zoological Gardens (Biblical Zoo)
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Ranked #6 of 137 Attractions in Jerusalem
4.5 of 5 stars 47 reviews
Owner description: This 62-acre zoo contains more than 140 species of animals with two major themes: animals mentioned in the Bible and... more » Owner description: This 62-acre zoo contains more than 140 species of animals with two major themes: animals mentioned in the Bible and endangered species from around the world. « less
Attraction type  Zoos
Tower of David Museum (The Citadel)
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Tower of David Museum (The Citadel)
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Ranked #7 of 137 Attractions in Jerusalem
4.5 of 5 stars 126 reviews
Owner description: Located in the restored ancient Citadel, this museum traces the long and turbulent history of Jerusalem using audiovisual... more » Owner description: Located in the restored ancient Citadel, this museum traces the long and turbulent history of Jerusalem using audiovisual presentations, models, maps, holograms and videos. « less
Attraction type  History Museums
Jewish Quarter (Cardo)
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Jewish Quarter (Cardo)
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Ranked #8 of 137 Attractions in Jerusalem
4.5 of 5 stars 120 reviews
Owner description: Following two devastating wars and 20 years of enemy occupation, the Jewish Quarter of Old Jerusalem was reconstructed with... more » Owner description: Following two devastating wars and 20 years of enemy occupation, the Jewish Quarter of Old Jerusalem was reconstructed with great attention to harmonious architectural detail. The highlight of the quarter is the excavation of the Cardo, the ancient Roman market street. « less
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
The City Of David Visitors Center
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The City Of David Visitors Center
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Ranked #9 of 137 Attractions in Jerusalem
4.5 of 5 stars 65 reviews

  The City of David is located outside the walls of the old city near the Dung Gate . It is where King David made his capital and built his palace.  His son, Solomon, built the... more »

Attraction type  Tourist/ Visitor Centres
Mount of Olives
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Mount of Olives
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Ranked #10 of 137 Attractions in Jerusalem
4.5 of 5 stars 197 reviews
Owner description: Located east of Jerusalem, this holy spot is associated with many events in Jesus’ life including ascending to Heaven (Chapel... more » Owner description: Located east of Jerusalem, this holy spot is associated with many events in Jesus’ life including ascending to Heaven (Chapel of Ascension) and teaching his disciples the Lord’s prayer (Pater Noster). « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Garden Tomb
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Garden Tomb
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Ranked #11 of 137 Attractions in Jerusalem
4.5 of 5 stars 121 reviews

  Although it has a natural garden that has been there for thousands of years (it is watered by an underground spring-see Joh 19:41 “Now in the place where he was crucified there... more »

Attraction type  Historic Sites; Religious Sites
Bet Guvrin-Maresha National Park
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Bet Guvrin-Maresha National Park
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Ranked #12 of 137 Attractions in Jerusalem
5 of 5 stars 19 reviews

  Bet Guvrin-Maresha National Park encompasses approximately 5,000 dunams (1,250 acres) of rolling hills in the Judean Lowlands. The hills, approximately 400 m above sea level... more »

Attraction type  National Parks
Garden of Gethsemane
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Garden of Gethsemane
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Ranked #13 of 137 Attractions in Jerusalem
4.5 of 5 stars 82 reviews
Owner description: Located outside the walls of Jerusalem, this beautiful garden among a grove of olive trees is thought to be the place where... more » Owner description: Located outside the walls of Jerusalem, this beautiful garden among a grove of olive trees is thought to be the place where Jesus particularly enjoyed prayer and contemplation. « less
Attraction type  Gardens; Historic Sites
Holocaust History Museum
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Holocaust History Museum
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Ranked #14 of 137 Attractions in Jerusalem
4.5 of 5 stars 21 reviews
Opened in 2005, this museum uses testimonials from survivors of the Holocaust to tell its story.
Attraction type  History Museums
Notre Dame de Sion Ecce Homo Convent
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Notre Dame de Sion Ecce Homo Convent
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Ranked #15 of 137 Attractions in Jerusalem
4.5 of 5 stars 26 reviews

  Ecce Homo is the second station of the cross on Via Dolorosa. It is managed by a sister’s convent from Europe . It is where Pilate presented Jesus to the mob and said “Behold... more »

Attraction type  Religious Sites; Natural History Museums
Christian Quarter
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Ranked #16 of 137 Attractions in Jerusalem
4.5 of 5 stars 57 reviews
Owner description: The Christian Quarter of Jerusalem's walled Old City holds the most important Christian church, the Holy Sepulchre, and a... more » Owner description: The Christian Quarter of Jerusalem's walled Old City holds the most important Christian church, the Holy Sepulchre, and a number of monasteries, archaeological sites, and shrines along the Via Dolorosa. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Neighbourhoods
Church of the Holy Sepulchre
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Church of the Holy Sepulchre
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Ranked #17 of 137 Attractions in Jerusalem
4.5 of 5 stars 212 reviews
Owner description: Built in the fourth century over the site of a Roman Pagan temple, this is considered one of the world’s holiest shrines to... more » Owner description: Built in the fourth century over the site of a Roman Pagan temple, this is considered one of the world’s holiest shrines to Christians, preserving the most important moments of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Knesset (Parliament)
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Knesset (Parliament)
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Ranked #18 of 137 Attractions in Jerusalem
4.5 of 5 stars 32 reviews
Owner description: Free guided tours of Israel’s Parliament include an explanation of the structure of the Israeli government and a look at the... more » Owner description: Free guided tours of Israel’s Parliament include an explanation of the structure of the Israeli government and a look at the famous tapestries of Marc Chagall, which illustrate important moments in Jewish history. « less
Attraction type  Government Buildings
Herodion
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Herodion
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Ranked #19 of 137 Attractions in Jerusalem
5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Ancient Ruins; Geologic Formations; Historic Sites; Educational Sites
Distance  0.9 miles from city centre
Temple Mount
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Temple Mount
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Ranked #20 of 137 Attractions in Jerusalem
4.5 of 5 stars 89 reviews

The Temple Mount is the location of both the First Temple built by King Solomon in the tenth century BCE, as well as the Second Temple built by the returning exiles from Persia at... more »

Attraction type  Historic Sites; Ancient Ruins; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Religious Sites
Church of Saint Anne
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Church of Saint Anne
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Ranked #21 of 137 Attractions in Jerusalem
4.5 of 5 stars 19 reviews
Owner description: Built in honor of Anne (Hannah), the mother of Mary, this 12th-century church is one of the finest examples of Crusader... more » Owner description: Built in honor of Anne (Hannah), the mother of Mary, this 12th-century church is one of the finest examples of Crusader architecture in Israel. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings
Mount Herzl
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Mount Herzl
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Ranked #22 of 137 Attractions in Jerusalem
4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Owner description: This memorial park and cemetery is the final resting place of Theodor Herzl, the founder of political Zionism, and other... more » Owner description: This memorial park and cemetery is the final resting place of Theodor Herzl, the founder of political Zionism, and other noted leaders including Golda Meir, Levi Eshkol and Yitzhak Rabin. « less
Attraction type  Cemeteries
Ramparts Walk
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Ramparts Walk
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Ranked #23 of 137 Attractions in Jerusalem
4 of 5 stars 63 reviews
Attraction type  Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Rockefeller Archeological Museum
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Rockefeller Archeological Museum
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Ranked #24 of 137 Attractions in Jerusalem
4.5 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Owner description: This museum houses the magnificent collection of antiquities unearthed during the time of the British Mandate (1919-1948),... more » Owner description: This museum houses the magnificent collection of antiquities unearthed during the time of the British Mandate (1919-1948), featuring the remains of a 10,000-year-old man found on Mount Carmel and utensils from Stone Age cave dwellers. « less
Attraction type  History Museums
Armenian Quarter
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Armenian Quarter
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Ranked #25 of 137 Attractions in Jerusalem
4.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
Damascus (Shechem) Gate
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Damascus (Shechem) Gate
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Ranked #26 of 137 Attractions in Jerusalem
4 of 5 stars 21 reviews
Owner description: Built by Suleiman the Great in 1537, this is considered Jerusalem’s most grand and ornate gate. There are seven gates open:... more » Owner description: Built by Suleiman the Great in 1537, this is considered Jerusalem’s most grand and ornate gate. There are seven gates open: New Gate, Zion, Dung, Jaffa, Lions’ (St. Stephen's), Herod’s, and Damascus (Shechem). « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Bible Lands Museum
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Bible Lands Museum
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Ranked #27 of 137 Attractions in Jerusalem
4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Owner description: This museum traces biblical history from the dawn of civilization to the early Christian era through a wealth of ancient... more » Owner description: This museum traces biblical history from the dawn of civilization to the early Christian era through a wealth of ancient artifacts. The exhibits feature the Assyrian ivories from Nimrud (circa 800 B.C.), sarcophagus of Julia Latronilla dated from the 4th century and an impressive collection of cylinder seals and scarabs. « less
Attraction type  History Museums
Mishkenot Sha'ananim
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Mishkenot Sha'ananim
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Ranked #28 of 137 Attractions in Jerusalem
4.5 of 5 stars 5 reviews

Mishkenot Sha'ananim, the first housing outside the walls of the Old City, is in a quiet corner of Jerusalem, Yemin Moshe, several hundred meters west of the outer wall and Jaffa... more »

Attraction type  Architectural Buildings
Qasr El Yahud
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Qasr El Yahud
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Ranked #29 of 137 Attractions in Jerusalem
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Dome of the Rock (al-Haram al-Sharif)
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Dome of the Rock (al-Haram al-Sharif)
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Ranked #30 of 137 Attractions in Jerusalem
4 of 5 stars 51 reviews

The Dome of the Rock or Qubbatus Sakhra as its known by Arabs was built by the khalif Abdul Malik ibn Marwan . Within the Dome of the Rock is the footprint of Prophet Muhammed... more »

Attraction type  Religious Sites; Historic Sites
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