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Ranked #1 of 142 attractions in Jerusalem
- ”A contemplative and moving space to th...“ 05/21/2013
- ”great museum“ 05/20/2013
Category: History Museums; Libraries; Monuments/ Statues
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The world’s leading national Holocaust memorial and museum is a 45-acre campus comprising indoor museums, outdoor monuments,...
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The world’s leading national Holocaust memorial and museum is a 45-acre campus comprising indoor museums, outdoor monuments, memorials, gardens, sculptures and world-class research and educational centres.
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Ranked #2 of 142 attractions in Jerusalem
- ”Breath taking“ 05/21/2013
- ”old city“ 05/21/2013
Category: Historic Walking Areas; Neighborhoods; Historic Sites; History Museums
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 cost a bit. You can take a... more »
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Ranked #3 of 142 attractions in Jerusalem
- ”Great Musuem!“ 05/20/2013
- ”A must see“ 05/19/2013
Category: History Museums; Museums
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Comprising nearly 50,000 square meters and a six-acre sculpture garden, this complex features an impressive variety of...
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Comprising nearly 50,000 square meters and a six-acre sculpture garden, this complex features an impressive variety of collections from prehistoric archaeology to contemporary art.The children's wing is the most interactive section of this sprawling museum. There are special activities for kids during Jewish holidays and school vacations.
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Ranked #4 of 142 attractions in Jerusalem
- ”tunnels7“ 05/14/2013
- ”Unbelievably fun“ 05/10/2013
Category: Historic Sites
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Ranked #5 of 142 attractions in Jerusalem
- ”Did you have problems in history lesso...“ 05/18/2013
- ”A must“ 05/16/2013
Category: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Ranked #6 of 142 attractions in Jerusalem
- ”The wailing wall...above and below.“ 05/21/2013
- ”Phone Calls“ 05/21/2013
Category: Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Religious Sites; Ancient Ruins; Monuments/ Statues; Historic Sites
The Western ("Wailing") Wall is one of Israel's biggest tourist attractions. At all hours of the day or night, visitors stream to the Wall to pray, to take photographs, to... more »
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Ranked #7 of 142 attractions in Jerusalem
- ”excellent Zoo“ 05/20/2013
- ”Nice intimate zoo for the whole family“ 05/12/2013
Category: Zoos
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This 62-acre zoo contains more than 140 species of animals with two major themes: animals mentioned in the Bible and...
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This 62-acre zoo contains more than 140 species of animals with two major themes: animals mentioned in the Bible and endangered species from around the world.
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Ranked #8 of 142 attractions in Jerusalem
- ”Great for people of the Christian Fait...“ 05/21/2013
- ”Reminiscent of the gospel descriptions“ 05/20/2013
Category: Historic Sites; Religious Sites
Although it has a natural garden that has been there for thousands of years (it is watered by an underground spring-see Joh 19:41 “Now in the place where he was crucified there... more »
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Ranked #9 of 142 attractions in Jerusalem
- ”Beautiful view“ 05/19/2013
- ”On Mount of Olives - Views Spectacular...“ 05/18/2013
Category: Historic Sites
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Located east of Jerusalem, this holy spot is associated with many events in Jesus’ life including ascending to Heaven (Chapel...
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Located east of Jerusalem, this holy spot is associated with many events in Jesus’ life including ascending to Heaven (Chapel of Ascension) and teaching his disciples the Lord’s prayer (Pater Noster).
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Ranked #10 of 142 attractions in Jerusalem
- ”fascinating but a mid-summer visit cou...“ 05/17/2013
- ”Amazing“ 05/03/2013
Category: National Parks
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Ranked #11 of 142 attractions in Jerusalem
- ”Never Forget“ 05/15/2013
- ”holocaust“ 05/14/2013
Category: History Museums
Opened in 2005, this museum uses testimonials from survivors of the Holocaust to tell its story.
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Ranked #12 of 142 attractions in Jerusalem
- ”Something for everyone“ 05/21/2013
- ”Like the rest of the old city“ 05/19/2013
Category: Neighborhoods
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Following two devastating wars and 20 years of enemy occupation, the Jewish Quarter of Old Jerusalem was reconstructed with...
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Following two devastating wars and 20 years of enemy occupation, the Jewish Quarter of Old Jerusalem was reconstructed with great attention to harmonious architectural detail. The highlight of the quarter is the excavation of the Cardo, the ancient Roman market street.
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Ranked #13 of 142 attractions in Jerusalem
- ”The very best place to start a visit t...“ 05/17/2013
- ”Make this your first stop in Old City!“ 05/14/2013
Category: History Museums
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Located in the restored ancient Citadel, this museum traces the long and turbulent history of Jerusalem using audiovisual...
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Located in the restored ancient Citadel, this museum traces the long and turbulent history of Jerusalem using audiovisual presentations, models, maps, holograms and videos.
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Ranked #14 of 142 attractions in Jerusalem
- ”Very Interesting Place“ 05/18/2013
- ”david“ 05/14/2013
Category: Tourist/ Visitor Centers
The City of David is located outside the walls of the old city near the Dung Gate . It is where King David made his capital and built his palace. His son, Solomon, built the... more »
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Ranked #15 of 142 attractions in Jerusalem
- ”Interesting“ 05/21/2013
- ”A Very Quiet and Meditative Place“ 05/18/2013
Category: Gardens; Historic Sites
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Located outside the walls of Jerusalem, this beautiful garden among a grove of olive trees is thought to be the place where...
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Located outside the walls of Jerusalem, this beautiful garden among a grove of olive trees is thought to be the place where Jesus particularly enjoyed prayer and contemplation.
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Ranked #16 of 142 attractions in Jerusalem
- ”Sounds“ 05/09/2013
- ”Jesus healing sick and temple of Ascli...“ 05/05/2013
Category: Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings
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Built in honor of Anne (Hannah), the mother of Mary, this 12th-century church is one of the finest examples of Crusader...
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Built in honor of Anne (Hannah), the mother of Mary, this 12th-century church is one of the finest examples of Crusader architecture in Israel.
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Ranked #17 of 142 attractions in Jerusalem
- ”Very pretty“ 05/04/2013
- ”The walk to Yad Vashem“ 04/26/2013
Category: Cemeteries
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This memorial park and cemetery is the final resting place of Theodor Herzl, the founder of political Zionism, and other...
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This memorial park and cemetery is the final resting place of Theodor Herzl, the founder of political Zionism, and other noted leaders including Golda Meir, Levi Eshkol and Yitzhak Rabin.
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Ranked #18 of 142 attractions in Jerusalem
- ”Hand Made Mountain !“ 05/18/2013
- ”hot on the hill“ 05/07/2013
Category: Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Ancient Ruins; Geologic Formations; Historic Sites; Educational Sites
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Ranked #19 of 142 attractions in Jerusalem
- ”The Place to Be in the Old City“ 05/21/2013
- ”You have to see it!“ 05/15/2013
Category: Religious Sites; Neighborhoods
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The Christian Quarter of Jerusalem's walled Old City holds the most important Christian church, the Holy Sepulchre, and a...
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The Christian Quarter of Jerusalem's walled Old City holds the most important Christian church, the Holy Sepulchre, and a number of monasteries, archaeological sites, and shrines along the Via Dolorosa.
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Ranked #20 of 142 attractions in Jerusalem
- ”Worth seeing but be ready for large cr...“ 05/19/2013
- ”Disappointed“ 05/13/2013
Category: Religious Sites; Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Built in the fourth century over the site of a Roman Pagan temple, this is considered one of the world’s holiest shrines to...
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Built in the fourth century over the site of a Roman Pagan temple, this is considered one of the world’s holiest shrines to Christians, preserving the most important moments of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
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Ranked #21 of 142 attractions in Jerusalem
- ”Waste of time“ 05/18/2013
- ”A disappointing emblem for the City“ 05/17/2013
Category: Historic Sites; Ancient Ruins; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Religious Sites
The Temple Mount is the location of both the First Temple built by King Solomon in the tenth century BC, as well as the Second Temple built by the returning exiles from Persia at... more »
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Ranked #22 of 142 attractions in Jerusalem
- ”Underrated and overlooked“ 05/08/2013
- ”Interesting“ 04/01/2013
Category: History Museums
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This museum traces biblical history from the dawn of civilization to the early Christian era through a wealth of ancient...
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This museum traces biblical history from the dawn of civilization to the early Christian era through a wealth of ancient artifacts. The exhibits feature the Assyrian ivories from Nimrud (circa 800 B.C.), sarcophagus of Julia Latronilla dated from the 4th century and an impressive collection of cylinder seals and scarabs.
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Ranked #23 of 142 attractions in Jerusalem
- ”Breathtaking views over Jerusalem“ 04/17/2013
- ”The ultimate view in Jerusalem“ 04/13/2013
Category: Parks; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
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The most panoramic view of Jerusalem, together with the Judean Desert, this is the perfect place to end the #99 bus tour,...
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The most panoramic view of Jerusalem, together with the Judean Desert, this is the perfect place to end the #99 bus tour, especially at the twilight hour, when the light gives real meaning to the description "Jerusalem of Gold."
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Ranked #24 of 142 attractions in Jerusalem
- ”Great Tour“ 05/20/2013
- ”visit the power center“ 05/07/2013
Category: Government Buildings
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Free guided tours of Israel’s Parliament include an explanation of the structure of the Israeli government and a look at the...
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Free guided tours of Israel’s Parliament include an explanation of the structure of the Israeli government and a look at the famous tapestries of Marc Chagall, which illustrate important moments in Jewish history.
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Ranked #25 of 142 attractions in Jerusalem
- ”Very interactive“ 05/17/2013
- ”Very special place to learn about a ve...“ 04/25/2013
Category: History Museums
Ranked #26 of 142 attractions in Jerusalem
- ”A very beautiful part of the city“ 12/18/2012
- ”An oasis of serenity amidst the boilin...“ 12/03/2012
Category: Architectural Buildings
Mishkenot Sha'ananim, the first housing outside the walls of the Old City, is in a quiet corner of Jerusalem, Yemin Moshe, several hundred meters west of the outer wall and Jaffa... more »
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Ranked #27 of 142 attractions in Jerusalem
- ”My favorite synagogue“ 03/28/2013
- ”Book guided tour in advance“ 12/10/2012
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Ranked #28 of 142 attractions in Jerusalem
- ”Camel rides and pita-bread making with...“ 03/02/2013
- ”Fun Adventure and Friendly Staff“ 01/19/2013
Category: Religious Sites; Historic Sites
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Ranked #29 of 142 attractions in Jerusalem
- ”Another look at "waste"“ 01/28/2013
- ”special and exiting“ 01/19/2013
Category: Mines
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Ranked #30 of 142 attractions in Jerusalem
- ”A delightful discovery“ 05/10/2013
- ”Spring blooming“ 04/24/2013
Category: Parks
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