Jerusalem Attractions

 
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The Church of the Holy Sepulcher is said to be the site where Christ was laid following crucifixion, and the site of his resurrection. The church has long drawn huge numbers of faithful.
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The Dome of the Rock is one of the most famous Muslim monuments. Muslim belief states that Mohammed ascended to heaven from this spot, while the Jewish belief suggests it is where Abraham prepared to sacrifice Isaac.
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The Israel Museum in Jerusalem is both an archeological and art museum. It comprises the Shrine of the Book, the Samuel Bronfman Biblical and Archeological Museum, the Bezalel Art Museum and the Billy Rose Art Garden.
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16th C walls surround the Old City of Jerusalem, with its narrow twisting streets. West of this section lies the more modern Jerusalem, with office buildings, parks, gardens, and museums.
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The Wailing Wall, also known as the Western Wall, is an important holy Jewish site. This massive wall, some 18m in height, is where major religious ceremonies are held, and is revered as a synagogue.
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Yad Vashem is a Holocaust Memorial on the Hill of Remembrance. The names of the victims are listed, and an eternal flame burns in their memory. There is also a Children's Memorial, and many other moving tributes.

Read More Citadel

The Citadel dates from the 14th C and today houses a museum. Fine views can be had from one of the towers.
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The El-Aqsa Mosque was built in the early 8th C and expanded over the years. The pulpit dating from the 12th C is particularly impressive.

Read More En Karem

Said to be the birthplace of John the Baptist, the village of En Karem is the home of the Franciscan friary of St John.

Read More Garden of Gethsemane

The Garden of Gethsemane is an important site in the Christian faith and the location of eight ancient olive trees.
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The Jewish Quarter, badly damaged in 1948 but rebuilt in 1967, is home to a significant number of synagogues.
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The Kidron Valley runs from Jerusalem all the way to the Dead Sea and is dotted with significant religious sites.
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The Knesset was built in 1966 and is the most impressive building in the government quarter. Visitors can tour the building when Parliament is not in session.

Read More Mea Shearim

Mea Shearim is home to orthodox Jews who primarily speak Yiddish. This Jewish settlement was established in 1875.

Read More Model of Ancient Jerusalem

The Model of Ancient Jerusalem is a large scale, 1:50 recreation of ancient Jerusalem based on archeological evidence. It is made of original materials such as stone, marble, and metal, to withstand weathering.
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Read More Mount Zion

Mount Zion is an important site with Jewish, Christian, and Muslim shrines.

Read More Rockefeller Archaeological Museum

Rockefeller Archaeological Museum, built by John D. Rockefeller in 1927, displays finds dating from the Stone Age to the 1700s.
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Read More Via Dolorosa

Via Dolorosa is the route taken by Christ to the place of execution. Italian Franciscans now lead a procession here on Friday afternoons.

Read More Ammunition Hill Six Days War Museum

Read More Anna Ticho House Museum

Read More Hall of Heroes

Read More L.A Museum for Islamic Art

Read More Nahon Museum of Italian Jewish Art

Read More Natural History Museum

Read More Old Yishuv Court Museum

Read More Schocken Institute

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Jerusalem Surroundings

More Israel Resources
The Western (Wailing) Wall in Jerusalem.Western Wall (Wailing Wall), Jerusalem
The Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem.Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem
Windows of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.Church of the Holy Sepulcher, Jerusalem
An evening view of the Old City of Jerusalem.The town, Jerusalem
A model of the Second Temple at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem.Israel Museum, Jerusalem
An alley in the old city in Jerusalem.Jewish Quarter, Jerusalem
Dormition Abbey at Mount Zion.Mount Zion, Jerusalem
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