12 Best Things to Do in Jerusalem, Israel

12 Best Things to Do in Jerusalem, Israel, Jerusalem, Israel (B)

With the main sections namely East Jerusalem, West Jerusalem, and the Old City, Jerusalem is indeed one of the best travel destinations in Israel that you need to visit. Surrounded by stone walls that have been long structured during the ancient times, tourists are stunned by the historical beauty of the place.

Jerusalem is an incredible city with many interesting places. Find here a list of the 12 best things to do in Jerusalem.

Discover the four old Jewish, Muslim, Christian and Armenian quarters and enjoy incredible rooftop views.

Every day at 11am and 2pm a free 2-hours walking tour starts in front of Jaffa Gate. The tour covers all main sites in the old part of Jerusalem. It is expected to tip the guide at the end of the tour.

Aside from the tunnels that take people under the urban, the Western Wall means so much to the locals. This is also known as the Wailing Wall because of the laments of people for the temple’s loss in 70AD. And today, the place is considered one of Judaism’s holiest sites most people visit. In fact, pilgrimages are done here from Zion Gate to Western Wall Plaza. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: 12 Best Things to Do in Jerusalem, Israel
Guide Location: Israel » Jerusalem
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Tim Kroeger
Read it on Author's Website: http://www.universal-traveller.com/12-best-things-to-do-in-jerusalem-israel/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
  • Old City
  • Jaffa Gate
  • Western Wall
  • Zion Gate
  • Western Wall Plaza
  • Dome of the Rock
  • Hezekiah’s Tunnel
  • Via Dolorosa
  • Lion’s Gate
  • Zion Gate
  • Damascus Gate
  • Church of the Redeemer
  • Church of the Holy Sepulchre
  • Mount of Olives

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