Things to do in Jerusalem

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Mount of Olives showing landscape views, a sunset and a city
Church of Mary Magdalene showing a church or cathedral and heritage architecture
Yad Vashem featuring interior views
Yad Vashem featuring interior views
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1. Al-Aqsa Mosque

A long-venerated place of worship for Muslims, the Al-Aqsa Mosque is one of the important religious structures located on the Temple Mount. The site is known in Arabic as Haram esh-Sharif (the Noble Sanctuary). View the rectangular, Islamic-influenced design of the building and learn about its long and fascinating history.
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Al-Aqsa Mosque which includes heritage architecture, night scenes and landscape views

2. Western Wall

The Western Wall, also known as the Al-Buraq Wall, the Kotel or the Wailing Wall, has been a site of pilgrimage for Jews and Muslims for centuries. Its towering sandstone blocks are stuffed with paper prayers. Watch as men, women and children gather here to recite scriptures and touch the ancient stone.
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Western Wall which includes a sunset, landscape views and a city

3. Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Of all the holy Christian sites, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre is one of the most famous. Join the many Christian pilgrims who come here to view sacred spots associated with Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection.
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Church of the Holy Sepulchre which includes interior views and heritage elements

4. Machane Yehuda Market

Explore the historic market of Machane Yehuda to get a feel for the energetic, commercial face of Jerusalem. The market is particularly famous for food, and is home to all kinds of stalls and vendors. If you’re after a traditional Levantine meal, choose one of the many shawarma or falafel stands. For dessert, try a regional favorite like halva or baklava.
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Mahane Yehuda Market which includes street scenes and markets as well as a small group of people

5. Temple Mount

The Temple Mount (or Haram al-Sharif, as it is known to Muslims) is a raised area situated close to Jerusalem’s Western Wall. It is considered to be among the holiest sites in the world for Muslim and Jewish people, as well as holding great significance for Christians. Visit the Temple Mount complex to admire the iconic Dome of the Rock and to enjoy beautiful vistas of Jerusalem’s Old City.
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Temple Mount which includes a city, heritage architecture and landscape views

6. Dome of the Rock

Jerusalem’s Dome of the Rock, identifiable by its gilded dome and bright blue tile façade, is among the most famous and most photographed sites in the city. Discover why this Islamic shrine is considered sacred in both Islam and Judaism.
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Dome of the Rock which includes a city, heritage architecture and landscape views

7. Israel Museum

The Israel Museum is among the country’s most acclaimed cultural institutions. Discover exhibits ranging from ancient Holy Land artifacts to contemporary art collections and displays detailing important chapters from Israeli history.
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Israel Museum showing interior views

8. Tower of David Museum of the History of Jerusalem

The views from the top alone make it worth the entry fee to the Tower of David Museum of the History of Jerusalem. Take the time to explore its exhibits too, however, and you will enjoy a tour through the city’s eventful history.
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Tower of David Museum of the History of Jerusalem featuring a statue or sculpture and interior views

What to do in Jerusalem

Popular places to visit

Al-Aqsa Mosque which includes heritage architecture, night scenes and landscape views

Al-Aqsa Mosque

4/5(49 reviews)

Part of the sacred Temple Mount site, this lead-domed structure is a fully functioning mosque. It is among the holiest sites in the Islamic world.

Al-Aqsa Mosque
Western Wall which includes a sunset, landscape views and a city

Western Wall

4.5/5(94 reviews)

This 2,000-year-old structure is one of the world’s holiest sites, where hundreds of praying worshippers make for a stirring sight.

Western Wall
Church of the Holy Sepulchre which includes interior views and heritage elements

Church of the Holy Sepulchre

4.5/5(53 reviews)

This famous church stands at the site where, according to Christian belief, Jesus was killed, buried and later raised from the dead.

Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Mahane Yehuda Market which includes street scenes and markets as well as a small group of people

Machane Yehuda Market

4.5/5(59 reviews)

Get a taste of Jerusalem’s everyday life at this bustling market, home to little stores and stalls by day and restaurants and bars by night.

Machane Yehuda Market
Temple Mount which includes a city, heritage architecture and landscape views

Temple Mount

4.5/5(53 reviews)

Visit this holy place to learn about its significance for Muslim, Jewish and Christian people and to enjoy panoramic views of Jerusalem.

Temple Mount
Dome of the Rock which includes a city, heritage architecture and landscape views

Dome of the Rock

4.5/5(59 reviews)

An iconic symbol of the city, this shrine topped by a gold dome is of special significance to people of Jewish, Christian and Muslim faiths.

Dome of the Rock
Israel Museum showing interior views

Israel Museum

4.5/5(37 reviews)

Browse the exhibits at this large museum, which hosts valuable art collections as well as precious historical artifacts, including the Dead Sea Scrolls.

Israel Museum
Ben Yehuda Street

Ben Yehuda Street

4.5/5(30 reviews)

During your visit to Jerusalem, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Ben Yehuda Street. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Ben Yehuda Street
Tower of David Museum of the History of Jerusalem featuring a statue or sculpture and interior views

Tower of David Museum of the History of Jerusalem

4.5/5(31 reviews)

Offering more than just historical exhibitions, this museum housed in Jerusalem’s ancient citadel provides all the context needed to understand this great city.

Tower of David Museum of the History of Jerusalem

Areas of Jerusalem

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Jerusalem City Centre

4.5/5(116 area reviews)

Unique features of Jerusalem City Centre include the historical sites and museums. Make a stop by Ben Yehuda Street or Jerusalem Great Synagogue while you're exploring the area.

Jerusalem City Centre
Old City which includes markets, food and street scenes

Old City

4.5/5(16 area reviews)

Unique features of Old City include the historical sites and shopping. Make a stop by Lutheran Church of the Redeemer or Convent of the Sisters of Zion while you're exploring the area.

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Mamilla

4.5/5(26 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Mamilla, Ben Yehuda Street and Mamilla Mall are top sights worth seeing.

Mamilla
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Rehavia

While visiting Rehavia, you might make a stop by sights like Jerusalem Great Synagogue and French Square.

Rehavia
Jerusalem which includes street scenes as well as a small group of people

Nachlaot

While visiting Nachlaot, you might make a stop by sights like Machane Yehuda Market and Ben Yehuda Street.

Nachlaot
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Emek Refaim

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

While visiting Emek Refaim, you might make a stop by sights like Hansen House - Design, Media and Technology Center and Museum of Natural History Jerusalem.

Emek Refaim
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