Sightseeing in Jerusalem - what to see. Complete travel guide

In Jerusalem tourists are traditionally interested in restaurants dedicated to home cuisine. It is believed that these are the best places to taste most delicious national dishes prepared …
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Jerusalem is a city which is characterized by a particular rhythm of life. Foreign tourists may consider it strange and unusual, but visitors who manage to feel the local culture will be …
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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 …
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Jerusalem attracts visitors from different countries by its priceless historical and religious monuments. However, this doesn’t mean that the city lacks entertainment facilities. …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Jerusalem and surroundings
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Shopping streets in Jerusalem
♥ Shopping area ' Ben Yehuda Street)' Jerusalem, 1.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' King George Street' Jerusalem, 1.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Mamilla Mall' Jerusalem, 2.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Emek Refaim' Jerusalem, 2.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Talpiot' Jerusalem, 4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Ben Yehuda Street)' Jerusalem, 1.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ Shopping area ' King George Street' Jerusalem, 1.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ Shopping area ' Mamilla Mall' Jerusalem, 2.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ Shopping area ' Emek Refaim' Jerusalem, 2.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Shopping area ' Talpiot' Jerusalem, 4 km from the center. On the map


Survived castles around Jerusalem
♥ Castle 'Rabadh Castle' , 77.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Kerak' , 81.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Rabadh Castle' , 77.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Kerak' , 81.9 km from the center. On the map


National and city parks around Jerusalem
♥ National Park 'Aqwa Bella' , 7.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Bet Guvrin' , 35.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Hare Yehuda' , 35.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Mazoleum Mazor' , 37.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Migdal Zedeq' , 40.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Aqwa Bella' , 7.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Bet Guvrin' , 35.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Hare Yehuda' , 35.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Mazoleum Mazor' , 37.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Migdal Zedeq' , 40.5 km from the center. On the map


Art galleries in Jerusalem and around
♥ Art museum 'Bible Lands Museum' Jerusalem, 1.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Jerusalem Artists House' Jerusalem, 1.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Israel Museum' Jerusalem, 1.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'L. A. Mayer Institute for Islamic Art' Jerusalem, 2.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Rockefeller Museum' Jerusalem, 3.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Bible Lands Museum' Jerusalem, 1.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Jerusalem Artists House' Jerusalem, 1.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Israel Museum' Jerusalem, 1.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'L. A. Mayer Institute for Islamic Art' Jerusalem, 2.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Rockefeller Museum' Jerusalem, 3.1 km from the center. On the map


Sights around Jerusalem from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Yeriḥo
From the series “Remains of the First Ancient Cities”
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Distance from Jerusalem center - 23 km.
Jericho was a large-scale fortress with a very complex structure at that time. Seven stone walls were built to defend the city. They formed a maze. It was incredibly difficult for an outsider to enter the city's territory. An extremely beautiful blooming oasis with fertile soil and valuable sources of freshwater was located behind the defensive walls. The locals had something to guard behind seven walls. Besides, the city was located at the intersection of important trade routes. The history of Jericho ended after the city was captured by the Israelites. …
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The Monastery of Mar Saba
From the series “The Most Remote Monasteries and Temples in the World”
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Distance from Jerusalem center - 15 km.
Like many ancient monasteries, Mar Saba is far from major settlements. It’s situated in the dead area of the Judean Desert, the so-called Valley of Fire. The only opportunity to visit this unique religious landmark is to have a long trip through the vast desert. Women don’t have to refuse from the experience, as there are several viewing platforms for them around the monastery. …
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Tomb of Zechariah
From the series “The Surviving Artifacts of Jewish Civilization”
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Distance from Jerusalem center - 3.6 km.
Recently, researchers told that the tomb was built no earlier than the 1st century BC, so it makes it impossible to associate it with the name of the prophet Zechariah who lived in 8-9 centuries BC. A much earlier structure is located under the monumental structure of the grotto. Researchers assume that it can be a preserved part of the Byzantine Church. The tomb of Zechariah draws attention for another reason too. According to ancient descriptions, treasures are hidden close to it. …
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