The Al-Aqsa mosque and the Dome of the Rock

Jerusalem, Ha-Shalshelet

Attractions in Jerusalem Crowds wishing to touch the Wailing Wall constantly intersect with pilgrims hurrying to the main Muslim shrines of Jerusalem. This is the Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Dome of the Rock Mosque.

Wall of Tears

Jerusalem, Ha-Shalshelet

Attractions in Jerusalem The Wailing Wall in Jerusalem is the main shrine in Judaism and one of the most famous religious sites in Israel, which can be seen not only by the believer, but also by anyone who wishes. The main thing is not to forget that the Wailing Wall is a place where people pray.

Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem

Jerusalem, Ha-Shalshelet

Attractions in Jerusalem Today, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher is located in the heart of the Christian quarter and includes, besides the place of the crucifixion of Christ, also a tomb where the Son of God was buried and subsequently resurrected. The tomb is the main altar of the temple and the place of pilgrimage of Christians.

Archaeological Museum of Rockefeller in Jerusalem

Jerusalem, Str Sultan Suleiman, 27

Attractions in Jerusalem The Rockefeller Museum, which used to be the name of the Palestinian Archaeological Museum, is located in the eastern part of Jerusalem. Here is a large collection of artifacts discovered during excavations under the Palestine Mandara in the 1920s-1930s.

Gorna Monastery in Ein Karem

Jerusalem, Ein Kerem

Attractions in Jerusalem The Gorny monastery is a convent in Ein Karem, on the outskirts of Jerusalem, which in Arabic means "a source in the grapes." It is believed that it was here that the Mother of God came to visit one of her relatives.

House Quiet

Jerusalem, Str. HaRav Kuk, 9

Attractions in Jerusalem Quiet and peaceful House Quiet is a great place to feel the atmosphere of Old Jerusalem, getting acquainted with the work of your beloved artist of Israel, Anna Tycho. The museum occupies the former house of the artist and her husband, Dr. Abraham Tiho.

The Road of Grief

Jerusalem, Via Dolorosa

Attractions in Jerusalem Another important Christian shrine of Jerusalem is Via Dolorosa (it's the Way of the Cross and the Road of Sorrow). It is believed that it was this way that Jesus walked from the place where the verdict was announced to the place of execution.

The Olive Savior-Ascension Monastery in Jerusalem

Jerusalem, Har HaZeitim (Mount of Olives)

Attractions in Jerusalem The Olive Savior-Ascension Monastery is a nunnery located on one of the peaks of the Mount of Olives or Mount of Olives. According to legend, here was discovered during excavations a stone on which the Virgin stood during the greatest event.

The Catholic Monastery of Our Father in Jerusalem

Jerusalem, Har HaZeitim (Mount of Olives)

Attractions in Jerusalem The Catholic monastery Our Father or Pater Noster belongs to the Order of the Carmelites. It is believed that the basilica was erected over a cave in which Jesus Christ taught the apostles the "Our Father" prayer.

Monastery of Mary Magdalene in the Garden of Gethsemane

Jerusalem, Har HaZeitim (Mount of Olives)

Attractions in Jerusalem The Gethsemane monastery of the Bethany community of the Resurrection of Christ, founded in 1934, is located on the Mount of Olives, in the locality at the foot of the western slope, where Jesus Christ was praying on the night of his arrest.

Monastery of Onufry the Great in Jerusalem

Jerusalem, Hakel Dama

Attractions in Jerusalem The monastery of Onuphrius the Great is a Greek nunnery erected in the southern part of East Jerusalem. The temple of the monastery was erected on the site of the Hebrew cave carved into the rock.

Monastery of St. Anne in Jerusalem

Jerusalem, Muslim Quarter

Attractions in Jerusalem The Monastery of St. Anne is located in the Muslim quarter of the Old City. Its location is chosen not by chance. Under it is a cave, which was once part of the house of the Virgin.

Monastery of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Mount Sion

Jerusalem, Mount Sion

Attractions in Jerusalem The Monastery of the Assumption of the Mother of God is a Catholic abbey in Jerusalem on the summit of Mount Zion. According to legend, it was in this place that the Apostle John theotokos lived until the very last minute of his life.

Museum of Israel

Jerusalem, Str Nakhman Avigad

Attractions in Jerusalem The Museum of Israel was founded in 1965 as a national one, and it is located on a hill in the Givat Ram district. Among the unique objects in its exposition are carved figures, which are considered to be the most ancient in the world, the interior of the synagogue in 1736

The Nature Museum in Jerusalem

Jerusalem, St. Mohaliver, 6

Attractions in Jerusalem This museum is located near the German quarter, and it has a fairly extensive exposition devoted to biology in all its manifestations, including human anatomy. The largest part of the exhibition is an exhibition devoted to mammals.

Bloomfield Science Museum

Jerusalem, The Edmond J. Safra Campus - Givat Ram

Attractions in Jerusalem A visit to the Bloomfield science museum will leave wonderful impressions both for children and adults. There are open interactive exhibitions, you can view integrated art objects and do something interesting for the whole family.

Jerusalem is not just a historical center of ancient Judea .Having long lost its administrative significance (the capital of modern Israel, as is known, is in Tel Aviv), Jerusalem, nevertheless, retained the status of a spiritual center, both for Jews and Christians and Muslims .It is clear that pilgrims from around the world go to visit not "Jerusalem in general", but specific sights related to various confessions .As a rule, for this purpose, special religious tours are organized with a tight excursion program .Those who come to Jerusalem for educational purposes, often choose just a leisurely walk through the Old City .

Not only the Old City is an open-air monument: according to the law, any building in Jerusalem must at least partially be lined with Jerusalem's stone. This creates a special architectural appearance of the city and an inexplicable but attractive atmosphere.