The Church of the Holy Sepulchre or Church of the Resurrection is the holiest Christian Church on the Earth. Many scientists think that here is the true place of Jesus' tomb.

Scientists continue to dispute the location of Jesus' tomb. One hypothesis is that the Garden Tomb is the place of His burial and resurrection. The door and windows of the tomb are probably from the Byzantine or the Crusader era. There is a gift shop in the garden.

Rockefeller Archaeological Museum is a splendid white limestone construction in East Jerusalem. It has a unique collection of antiquities among which is a 9,000-year old statue from Jericho and gems and jewels of the Bronze Age.

Bethesda is located in the Muslim quarter, contains many pools where Jesus performed his healing miracles. It is near the Church of St Anne. This church is famous for its acoustics. You can hear the songs of pilgrims and can sing along yourself.

Garden of Gethsemane grows at the western foot of the Mount of Olives. It is the place where Jesus prayed on the night of his arrest. The garden is well kept, near the Church of All Nations and the Russian Orthodox Church of St. Mary Magdalene with its seven golden domes shining bright in the sun.

The Church of St. Mary Magdalene was built in the traditional Russian style by Tzar Alexander III in the 19th-century. It is a magnificent church with seven golden domes. It is really worth a visit for its majestic beauty, both inside and outside.

Temple Mount, also called the Holy Temple is probably the holiest place in the world. It has historical and religious significance as two Jewish Temples were situated here. Also it is thought to be the place where God created Adam. According to the prophecies of the Old Testament, the Third Temple must be built and this is probably the place designated for its construction. That is why for many people this place marks the presence of God.

The Al-Aqsa Mosque is thought to stand where the old Temple of Jerusalem stood, that is why it is the most sacred place in Judaism. Al-Aqsa Mosque is a good example of early Islamic style in architecture.

Dormition Abbey or its contemporary name Hagia Maria Sion Abbey stands on Mount Zion. This is said to be the place where many biblical events took place. For instance, this is where Jesus had his Last Supper. The first church was built here and the Virgin Mary is said to have lived in this place. The Abbey was built by Germans and is known for its mosaics and the wood-and-ivory statue of a sleeping St Mary, mother of Jesus.

St. Peter's Church is a very visited religious place in Jerusalem. It marks the event of Jesus' arrest and the fulfillment of his prophecy to Peter. The majestic interior of the church boasts colored mosaic representing New Testament characters. The ceiling of the church surprises with its extraordinary structure which is in the form of a church window with brightly colored stained glass.