Family trip to Jerusalem with children. Ideas on where to go with your child
Jerusalem is associated in many respects, primarily with religious sights. However, the city is perfectly suitable for an interesting holiday with children. For the youngest travelers, there are interesting amusement parks, one of the best being Kiftzova. This entertainment complex is very large and beautiful. It has an indoor pavilion with various games rooms, and a well-equipped area with a lot of attractions for children of different ages. For kids in the park, interesting games and entertainment are organized. Everyone can be photographed with animators dressed in the costumes of famous cartoon characters.
Western Wall (also known as Wailing Wall) is an internationally famous landmark of Jerusalem and a religious site of global importance. Many call it the "synagogue in the open air". Every … Open
Jerusalem attracts visitors from different countries by its priceless historical and religious monuments. However, this doesn’t mean that the city lacks entertainment facilities. … Open
Excursions to the Eyal’s Farm are very popular among tourists with children. This is a real farm whose visitors can communicate with typical pets, and learn to care for them, and also try products that are produced on the farm. It is located in a very beautiful natural area and has many interesting places for walking and places where one can arrange a family picnic.
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Jerusalem and surroundings
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Amusement parks near Jerusalem
♥ Amusement park 'Hafetz Haim' Hafetz Haim, 38.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Nahshonit' Nahshonim, 39.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Yamit 2000' Holon, 45.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Superland' Rishon LeZion, 48.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Meymadion' Tel Aviv, 50.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Hafetz Haim' Hafetz Haim, 38.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Nahshonit' Nahshonim, 39.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Yamit 2000' Holon, 45.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Superland' Rishon LeZion, 48.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Meymadion' Tel Aviv, 50.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
Water attractions around Jerusalem
♥ Water park 'Nachshonit Park' Kibbutz Nachshonim, 39.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Yamit 2000 Spark Water Park' Holon, 45.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Meymadion' Tel Aviv, 50.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Shefayim Water Park' Kibbutz Shefayim, 59.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Luna Gal' Tiberias, 125.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Nachshonit Park' Kibbutz Nachshonim, 39.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Yamit 2000 Spark Water Park' Holon, 45.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Meymadion' Tel Aviv, 50.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Shefayim Water Park' Kibbutz Shefayim, 59.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Luna Gal' Tiberias, 125.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
Zoos and gardens in/near Jerusalem
♥ Zoo 'Jerusalem Bird Observatory' Jerusalem, 0.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Zoo 'Children s Zoo' Sa’ad, 4.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Zoo 'Monkey Park' Kfar Daniel, 31 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Zoo 'Hai Kef' Rishon LeZion, 44.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Zoo 'Petah Tikva Zoo' Petah Tikva, 45.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Zoo 'Jerusalem Bird Observatory' Jerusalem, 0.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Zoo 'Children s Zoo' Sa’ad, 4.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Zoo 'Monkey Park' Kfar Daniel, 31 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Zoo 'Hai Kef' Rishon LeZion, 44.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Zoo 'Petah Tikva Zoo' Petah Tikva, 45.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
Famous sights of Jerusalem
Church of All Nations
From the series “Monuments of Byzantium: the most famous buildings”
Check on the map: Distance from Jerusalem center - 3.4 km.
Construction work had to be temporarily suspended. Excavations of the Byzantine church were started at that time. The legendary stone was discovered during these excavations. Visitors to the modern church will be able to admire the beautiful mosaics. They will also be able to see a large crucifix. It is installed behind the altar. It has been in the temple since its foundation. High marble columns, colored stained-glass windows, artful paintings on the ceiling, chandeliers and lamps in the Byzantine style, antique furniture made of wood – a lot of interesting antiquities are stored in the church. …
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City of David
From the series “The Surviving Artifacts of Jewish Civilization”
Check on the map: Distance from Jerusalem center - 3.4 km.
The City of David is remarkable for its unique engineering constructions. That’s an ancient tunnel of Hezekiah that has been dug almost 3 000 years ago. During tours around the historic district, travelers armed with flashlights walk through the tunnel. Despite the fact that excavations in the historic district have been going on for almost 200 years, much of the artifacts are still hidden under a layer of earth. The City of David is very popular among travelers. Every day, it is visited by hundreds of people. There are comfortable hiking trails and viewing platforms, from which you can see ancient sights in all its glory and make spectacular photos. …
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Al-Aqsa Mosque
From the series “Top Surviving Artifacts of Muslim Civilization”
Check on the map: Distance from Jerusalem center - 3.3 km.
Within the walls of the mosque, many believers discover new truths, once in the walls of this mosque the famous scholar Abu Hamid Al-Ghazali wrote his greatest book, Ihya Ulum ad-Din. A number of tragic events are connected with the history of the mosque's existence, one of the last tragedies occurred in 1969. Entered into the mosque, the Australian Zionist committed a fire, which caused a very severe fire, only miraculously relics, which were kept in the mosque, were not harmed. …
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Photogallery of best places of Jerusalem
Children attractions (aquaparks, zoos, amusement parks) on the map of Jerusalem
Guide to sightseeing and entertainment for children in Jerusalem - parks, attractions, museums, zoos, water-parks. All fascinating and educational sites of Jerusalem, which are must visit and see for your child. Find out the best discovery routes and places for kids (local theaters, exhibitions and museums), where you can spend quality time together. Jerusalem for families with children.