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Old City of Jerusalem
Ollie #1 of 138 attractions in Jerusalem
5 of 5 stars 566 reviews

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 »

Attraction type  Historic Walking Areas; Neighborhoods; Historic Sites; History Museums
Distance  0.4 miles from city center
Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial
Ollie #2 of 138 attractions in Jerusalem
5 of 5 stars 402 reviews
Owner description: The world’s leading national Holocaust memorial and museum is a 45-acre campus comprising indoor museums, outdoor monuments, memorials, gardens,...... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  History Museums; Libraries; Monuments/ Statues
Israel Museum
Ollie #3 of 138 attractions in Jerusalem
5 of 5 stars 236 reviews
Owner description: Comprising nearly 50,000 square meters and a six-acre sculpture garden, this complex features an impressive variety of collections from prehistoric...... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  History Museums; Museums
Hezekiah's Tunnels
Ollie #4 of 138 attractions in Jerusalem
5 of 5 stars 80 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Western (Wailing) Wall
Ollie #5 of 138 attractions in Jerusalem
4.5 of 5 stars 433 reviews

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 »

Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Religious Sites; Ancient Ruins; Monuments/ Statues; Historic Sites
Tisch Family Zoological Gardens (Biblical Zoo)
Ollie #6 of 138 attractions in Jerusalem
4.5 of 5 stars 47 reviews
Owner description: 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...... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  Zoos
Tower of David Museum (The Citadel)
Ollie #7 of 138 attractions in Jerusalem
4.5 of 5 stars 126 reviews
Owner description: Located in the restored ancient Citadel, this museum traces the long and turbulent history of Jerusalem using audiovisual presentations, models, maps,...... more » Owner description: Located in the restored ancient Citadel, this museum traces the long and turbulent history of Jerusalem using audiovisual presentations, models, maps, holograms and videos. « less
Attraction type  History Museums
Mount of Olives
Ollie #8 of 138 attractions in Jerusalem
4.5 of 5 stars 196 reviews
Owner description: Located east of Jerusalem, this holy spot is associated with many events in Jesus’ life including ascending to Heaven (Chapel of Ascension) and...... more » Owner description: 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). « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites
The City Of David Visitors Center
Ollie #9 of 138 attractions in Jerusalem
4.5 of 5 stars 65 reviews

  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 »

Attraction type  Tourist/ Visitor Centers
Jewish Quarter (Cardo)
Ollie #10 of 138 attractions in Jerusalem
4.5 of 5 stars 120 reviews
Owner description: Following two devastating wars and 20 years of enemy occupation, the Jewish Quarter of Old Jerusalem was reconstructed with great attention to...... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  Neighborhoods
Garden Tomb
Ollie #11 of 138 attractions in Jerusalem
4.5 of 5 stars 121 reviews

  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 »

Attraction type  Historic Sites; Religious Sites
Garden of Gethsemane
Ollie #12 of 138 attractions in Jerusalem
4.5 of 5 stars 82 reviews
Owner description: 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...... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  Gardens; Historic Sites
Bet Guvrin-Maresha National Park
Ollie #13 of 138 attractions in Jerusalem
5 of 5 stars 19 reviews

  Bet Guvrin-Maresha National Park encompasses approximately 5,000 dunams (1,250 acres) of rolling hills in the Judean Lowlands. The hills, approximately 400 m above sea level... more »

Attraction type  National Parks
Holocaust History Museum
Ollie #14 of 138 attractions in Jerusalem
4.5 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Opened in 2005, this museum uses testimonials from survivors of the Holocaust to tell its story.
Attraction type  History Museums
Notre Dame de Sion Ecce Homo Convent
Ollie #15 of 138 attractions in Jerusalem
4.5 of 5 stars 26 reviews

  Ecce Homo is the second station of the cross on Via Dolorosa. It is managed by a sister’s convent from Europe . It is where Pilate presented Jesus to the mob and said “Behold... more »

Attraction type  Religious Sites; Natural History Museums
Christian Quarter
Ollie #16 of 138 attractions in Jerusalem
4.5 of 5 stars 57 reviews
Owner description: The Christian Quarter of Jerusalem's walled Old City holds the most important Christian church, the Holy Sepulchre, and a number of monasteries,...... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Neighborhoods
Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Ollie #17 of 138 attractions in Jerusalem
4.5 of 5 stars 211 reviews
Owner description: 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...... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Knesset (Parliament)
Ollie #18 of 138 attractions in Jerusalem
4.5 of 5 stars 32 reviews
Owner description: 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...... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  Government Buildings
Temple Mount
Ollie #19 of 138 attractions in Jerusalem
4.5 of 5 stars 89 reviews

The Temple Mount is the location of both the First Temple built by King Solomon in the tenth century BCE, as well as the Second Temple built by the returning exiles from Persia at... more »

Attraction type  Historic Sites; Ancient Ruins; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Religious Sites
Church of Saint Anne
Ollie #20 of 138 attractions in Jerusalem
4.5 of 5 stars 19 reviews
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.
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings
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