Great Synagogue, Jerusalem
The Jerusalem Great Synagogue stands as a symbol of remembrance and reverence, dedicated to the memory of the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust. Its unmistakable facade, opened in 1982, commands attention as you pass by.
Inside, the synagogue boasts an internationally acclaimed choir, renowned for its preservation of Jewish Ashkenazic liturgical music. Massive stained glass windows adorn the main hall, adding to the grandeur and solemnity of the space.
A visit here also offers the opportunity to explore the Wolfson Museum of Judaica, located on an upper floor of the nearby Hechal Shlomo heritage building and housing an unparalleled collection of Jewish religious items from communities worldwide. From antique Hanukkah menorahs to intricately crafted Kiddush cups, the museum showcases beautiful pieces that offer insights into Jewish culture and tradition.
Inside, the synagogue boasts an internationally acclaimed choir, renowned for its preservation of Jewish Ashkenazic liturgical music. Massive stained glass windows adorn the main hall, adding to the grandeur and solemnity of the space.
A visit here also offers the opportunity to explore the Wolfson Museum of Judaica, located on an upper floor of the nearby Hechal Shlomo heritage building and housing an unparalleled collection of Jewish religious items from communities worldwide. From antique Hanukkah menorahs to intricately crafted Kiddush cups, the museum showcases beautiful pieces that offer insights into Jewish culture and tradition.
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Sight Name: Great Synagogue
Sight Location: Jerusalem, Israel (See walking tours in Jerusalem)
Sight Type: Religious
Sight Location: Jerusalem, Israel (See walking tours in Jerusalem)
Sight Type: Religious
Walking Tours in Jerusalem, Israel
Create Your Own Walk in Jerusalem
Creating your own self-guided walk in Jerusalem is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Following Steps of Jesus Walking Tour
The story of Jerusalem is inseparable from the final chapter of Jesus’s earthly life. Here, places linked to his teaching, arrest, trial, crucifixion, burial, and resurrection are woven into a dense urban landscape shaped by centuries of faith, conquest, and rebuilding. Many of these landmarks are only minutes apart from one another, yet they point to the scenes that span the Gospels-from public... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.7 Km or 2.3 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.7 Km or 2.3 Miles
Mount Scopus Walking Tour
Dotted with many sightseeing places, Mount Scopus – translating as the “Observation Mount” from Greek – is a great place to get views over the whole Old City of Jerusalem on a nice day. The mount has been of major strategic importance since Roman times, with forces setting up camp here prior to laying the siege that culminated in the final Roman victory over Jerusalem around 70 AD.... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
Jewish Quarter Walking Tour
Entirely rebuilt in the 1980s after having been largely destroyed during the 1948 War, the Jewish Quarter is quite distinct from the rest of the Old City. Good signposting, spacious passageways, art galleries and a somewhat less buzzing atmosphere make the area a relaxing place to spend some time.
With its rebuilt residential buildings, some almost consider this area the "New... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.3 Km or 0.8 Miles
With its rebuilt residential buildings, some almost consider this area the "New... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.3 Km or 0.8 Miles
Armenian Quarter Walking Tour
Smaller and quieter than the Old City's other three quarters, the Armenian quarter contains a series of winding cobblestoned streets and alleyways teeming with people, shops, coffee stands, ceramic workshops and hookah bars. A city in miniature with distinct language, alphabet and culture, it has been in place since the 4th century, when Armenia adopted Christianity as a national religion.
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.2 Km or 0.7 Miles
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.2 Km or 0.7 Miles
Jerusalem Old City Walking Tour
Jerusalem has been around long enough to see empires rise, fall, and try again. This is one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities, shaped by faith, power, and a long rhythm of destruction followed by rebuilding. Archaeology traces settlement on the site of today's Jerusalem back to the Bronze Age, when it was just a modest Canaanite stronghold.
The city’s name tells a... view more
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.0 Km or 3.1 Miles
The city’s name tells a... view more
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.0 Km or 3.1 Miles
Muslim Quarter & Temple Mount Tour
The largest, most populous and perhaps most chaotic of all Jerusalem’s quarters, the Muslim Quarter is worth exploring for its unique atmosphere. Spending a day here may take you back to a simpler time, but be prepared for many sights and sounds as you pass many vendors, stores and restaurants on your way from site to site.
Some of the city’s most interesting city gates (Damascus and... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.1 Km or 1.3 Miles
Some of the city’s most interesting city gates (Damascus and... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.1 Km or 1.3 Miles
Useful Travel Guides for Planning Your Trip
16 Uniquely Israel Things to Buy in Jerusalem
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