Jerusalem District Travel Guide

Israel

UNESCO World Heritage Site: The Old City of Jerusalem Damascus Gate (שער שכם) is one of the main entrances to the Old City of Jerusalem, it was built in 1537 under the rule of Suleiman the Magnificent, the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire. #Israel #Jerusalem #OldCity #DamascusGate #gate #History Photo Contest #UNESCOWorldHeritageSite
UNESCO World Heritage Site: The Old City of Jerusalem The Old City is home to several sites of key religious importance: the Temple Mount and Western Wall for Jews, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for Christians and the Dome of the Rock and al-Aqsa Mosque for Muslims. It was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Site List in 1981.(Wikipedia) #Jerusalem #Israel #OldCity #citywall #road #nightscape #UNESCOWorldHeritageSite #history
Jerusalem Citadel The Tower of David seen from the ramparts within the tower walls. David's Tower aka Jerusalem Citadel can be found near the Jaffa Gate entrance to the old city #israel #jerusalem #oldcity #citadel #towerofdavid #garden
Church of the Holy Sepulchre is located in the Christian Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem. The church contains, according to traditions dating back to at least the fourth century, the two holiest sites in Christianity: the site where Jesus of Nazareth was crucified at a place known as "Calvary" or "Golgotha", and Jesus's empty tomb, where he is said to have been buried and resurrected. (Wikipedia) #Israel #Jerusalem #OldCity #church #Christianity #UNESCOWorldHeritageSites #History Photo Contest
Looking down the archaeological site - City of David (עיר דוד in purple) from the Mount Zion. It located south of the Old City of Jerusalem and Temple Mount. For those walking through the City of David at night enjoy an enlightening and inspiring experience in which they witness the ancient city come to life before their very eyes in the Holy Land. #Israel #Jerusalem #CityOfDavid #MountZion #AboveItAll #nightscape #OnTheRoad #UNESCOWorldHeritageSite

Popular cities in Jerusalem District

Mount of Olives which includes a city, a sunset and landscape views
Jerusalem
Known for Historical, Museums and Cathedrals
One of the world’s most important pilgrimage sites has special meaning for Muslims, Jews and Christians, with numerous well-known religious locations.

Reasons to visit

  • Western Wall
  • Al-Aqsa Mosque
  • Machane Yehuda Market
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The Hebrew name for this location is Yemenite Immigrant hill
Mateh Yehuda
Known for Spas, Recreation and Luxury
Trip time! Discover the spas, parks and hot springs in upscale Mateh Yehuda.
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Beit Shemesh
Beit Shemesh
Known for Hills, Ruins and Culture
Explore Beit Shemesh: its ruins, culture, art and more!
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