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Old City of Jerusalem

Jerusalem, Israel (Givat Ram)
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Ranked #2 of 142 attractions in Jerusalem
Type: Historic Walking Areas, Neighborhoods, Historic Sites, History Museums
Activities: City walk sightseeing, Walking
Traveler Description: The old city is great fun for the whole family.  You can spend more than a day and not get through the attractions. There are the wall tours, which... more »
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philadelphia
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

Walking the Old City is great fun and great people watching. There are tons of little hole in the wall restaurants serving great middle eastern food as well.

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Chicago, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

The tensions between the Orthodox and Progressive Jews are well documented. If you do not want to be amid a protest, be careful to plan your visit around Rosh Chodesh. Regardless, this is one of the most amazing places to visit. Even if you aren't religious, it is worth a visit.

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Ramat Golan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

Amazing to see thousands of fellow Jews going to the Western Wall at 0400 hrs. on Shavuot! A very moving experience when you consider Jews have been going to the temple mount for Shavuot for almost 3,000 years!

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See 2 more reviews by Chopperbob for Jerusalem
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

Walking where people have walked for thousand of years is unbelievable. Great shopping both new and old. Recommend entering at Jaffe gate.

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See 3 more reviews by mark8217 for Jerusalem
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

Being in Jerusalem for me is as always a deep spiritual journey. The stones in the walls are breathing history. The things they saw, you actually can feel. The charge you get will vibrate trough you body and make you feel everything all around. The place where religion was born, the place where religion was destroyed.

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solon ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

The stations of the cross...the western wall...the walking tour through the city...The Damascus Gate...the Arab market...

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See 5 more reviews by nonny24 for Jerusalem
Toronto, Canada
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19 reviews 19 reviews
7 attraction reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

Love the marketplace and the diversity, the architecture, the street vendors, the food. there is so much to see it is overwhelming Too busy

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See 6 more reviews by Irene M for Jerusalem
Ossining, New York
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6 attraction reviews
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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 NEW

such rich history of man in such a small area absolutly amazing, you could spend days here and still not see it all.

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See 4 more reviews by Gturco for Jerusalem
Palos Verdes Estates, California
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 NEW

Jerusalem is a wonderful city full of histories for one to visit. I will not repeat the wonderful things what others have written about Jerusalem. Just a few tips based on my experience: 1) if you like Starbucks coffee, you will not find them there. Bring Starbucks instant coffee package with you just in case you have an urge to... More

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Washington, DC
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4 attraction reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 NEW

The Old City is fascinating - it's what people visualize when they think of Jerusalem. This particular review is my experience in the Muslim Quarter. My introduction to the Old City was through Damascus Gate. Once I walked through the archway, I thought I was in another world - a good thing. I was hypnotized by the motion of movement,... More

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