The Ultimate Guide to Jerusalem in Israel

Pulsing with cultural diversity, this 5000 year old city is frequented by millions of travelers annually. Yerushalayim (as it is known in Hebrew) draws each and every visitor into an experience of intense spirituality. ‘Jerusalem of Gold’ is considered holy by the three major religions – Christianity, Judaism and Islam. The city offers an experience unlike any other in the world.

The Old City of Jerusalem is arguably one of the most exciting, historical, and controversial places in the world. For thousands of years, Jerusalem has been the epicenter of religious events, and the city has been conquered and ruled by many different groups of people. Today, the Old City is divided into quarters, and these quarters of Jerusalem represent the different religious and ethnic groups that have lived in the walled-in city for centuries.

Jerusalem Travel like a Local
Take your time around Alquds (as the city is called in Arabic) if you can. There is so much to take in historically. If you have the time, visit and wander around the old neighborhoods:

-Famous Machaneh Yehuda food market.
-Mea Sha’erim ultra orthodox neighborhood.
-The modern Manilla Mall just near Jaffa Gate.
-The Arab market (known as the ‘shuk’ in Hebrew, and ‘suk’ in Arabic).
-Ben Yehuda Pedestrian Street featuring lots of street cafes and restaurants.

What to see in Jerusalem
-Western Wall
-Israel Museum
-The Garden Tomb
-Dome of the Rock
-Church of the Holy
-Mahane Yehuda Market
-Gethsemane
-Mount of Olives
-Tower of David
-Old City of Jerusalem
-Monte das Oliveiras

Without any doubt, Jerusalem is a top attraction in Israel and one of the most spectacular cities we’ve ever visited.
It’s really mind-blowing how many things are there to see and do in Jerusalem, and we believe that there is not a single visitor to Holy Land who wouldn’t have it on their Israel itinerary.

No trip to Israel is complete without a few days or even a week, spent in Jerusalem, after you see sights in Tel Aviv and Haifa, and nature at Masada and the Galilee, Nazareth, Caesarea, Akko, Jerusalem, Dead Sea.

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