Jerusalem Attractions
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Church of the Holy Sepulcher
(From St Stephen's Gate to the Citadel)
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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Dome of the Rock
(Haram Al-Sharif (Temple Mount))
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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Israel Museum (Closed Temporarily)
(Western New Town and Suburbs)
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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The town
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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Western Wall (Wailing Wall)
(From the Jaffa Gate to the Western Wall (Wailing Wall))
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
(Western New Town and Suburbs)
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.
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Citadel
(From the Jaffa Gate to the Western Wall (Wailing Wall))
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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El-Aqsa Mosque
(Haram Al-Sharif (Temple Mount))
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.
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En Karem
(Western New Town and Suburbs)
Said to be the birthplace of John the Baptist, the village of En Karem is the home of the Franciscan friary of St John.
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Garden of Gethsemane
(From the Mount of Olives to Mount Zion)
The Garden of Gethsemane is an important site in the Christian faith and the location of eight ancient olive trees.
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Jewish Quarter
(From the Jaffa Gate to the Western Wall (Wailing Wall))
The Jewish Quarter, badly damaged in 1948 but rebuilt in 1967, is home to a significant number of synagogues.
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Kidron Valley
(From the Mount of Olives to Mount Zion)
The Kidron Valley runs from Jerusalem all the way to the Dead Sea and is dotted with significant religious sites.
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Knesset
(Western New Town and Suburbs)
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.
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Mea Shearim
(Districts Northwest and Southwest of the Old City)
Mea Shearim is home to orthodox Jews who primarily speak Yiddish. This Jewish settlement was established in 1875.
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Model of Ancient Jerusalem
(Western New Town and Suburbs)
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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Mount Zion
(From the Mount of Olives to Mount Zion)
Mount Zion is an important site with Jewish, Christian, and Muslim shrines.
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Rockefeller Archaeological Museum
(From the Damascus Gate to Mount Scopus)
Rockefeller Archaeological Museum, built by John D. Rockefeller in 1927, displays finds dating from the Stone Age to the 1700s.
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Via Dolorosa
(From St Stephen's Gate to the Citadel)
Via Dolorosa is the route taken by Christ to the place of execution. Italian Franciscans now lead a procession here on Friday afternoons.
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Samuel Bronfman Biblical and Archeological Museum (Closed Temporarily)
(Western New Town and Suburbs)
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