Gaza City

Temples & religious sites

Church of Saint Porphyrius

A Greek Orthodox church in the Al-Zaytoun district of Gaza's old city. It is one of the oldest churches in the world, named after a 5th-century bishop of Gaza.

Temples & religious sites

Holy Family Church

Holy Family Church, built in 1965, is the only Catholic church in the Gaza Strip. Its modest building offers a glimpse into the faith and daily life of the local congregation.

Heritage & monuments

Gaza synagogue

These are the remains of an ancient synagogue in the Rimal district of Gaza City. Built during the 6th-century Byzantine era, the site was identified through a mosaic uncovered during excavation.

Heritage & monuments

Tell Umm el-'Amr

Tell Umm el-'Amr is an ancient archaeological site in the Gaza Strip, home to the remains of St. Hilarion's Monastery, founded in the 4th century. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2024.

Temples & religious sites

Al-Shamah Mosque

An old mosque in the Al-Zaytoun district of Gaza's old city. Built in 1315 by a Mamluk-era governor, it showcases historic Islamic architecture.

Temples & religious sites

Sayed al-Hashim Mosque

The Sayed al-Hashim Mosque is an old mosque in Gaza's Old City, considered one of the largest and most historic in the area. The tomb of Hashim, the great-grandfather of Muhammad, is said to lie beneath its dome.

Shopping & districts

Rimal

Rimal is a coastal neighborhood in Gaza City, once considered its liveliest district. Omar al-Mukhtar Street is lined with government buildings and shops, giving a sense of the city center.

Temples & religious sites

Welayat Mosque

A small mosque on Omar al-Mukhtar Street in the Al-Zaytoun district of Gaza's old city. It's a modest religious building you can easily stop by while strolling through the old town.