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Jerusalem lies in Western Asia, between the Mediterranean coastal plain and the Jordan River valley. Revered as a holy city by Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, it is an excellent place to explore centuries-old religious sites.

Updated August 15, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

Jerusalem
Gateway airport
Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)
Best season
Apr–Jun, Oct–Dec
Time zone
Asia/Gaza
Sights covered
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Al-Aqsa Mosque

Temples & religious sites

Al-Aqsa Mosque

Al-Aqsa Mosque is a silver-domed mosque on the southern side of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. Along with Mecca and Medina, it is considered one of Islam's three holiest sites and draws a steady stream of pilgrims and visitors.

Israel Museum

Museums & galleries

Israel Museum

Israel's national museum, opened in 1965, sits near Givat Ram hill in Jerusalem. Its location close to the Knesset and Hebrew University makes it easy to visit alongside those sights.

Dome of the Rock

Temples & religious sites

Dome of the Rock

The Dome of the Rock is an Islamic holy site on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, completed in the 7th century under the Umayyad dynasty. It ranks among the oldest surviving examples of Islamic architecture and holds great historical significance.

Western Wall

Heritage & monuments

Western Wall

The Western Wall is the remaining western wall of the ancient Temple, standing in the eastern part of Jerusalem's Old City, and it is Judaism's foremost holy site. It is also considered the second-holiest site for Muslims, giving it deep religious significance.

East Jerusalem

Shopping & districts

East Jerusalem

East Jerusalem lies on the eastern side of the city and is recognized under international law as Palestinian territory. It has been under Israeli control since the Six-Day War, giving it a complicated history.

Temple in Jerusalem

Temples & religious sites

Temple in Jerusalem

The Temple in Jerusalem stood on the Temple Mount as the central sanctuary of the Jewish people, with a long history spanning the First Temple built in Solomon's time and the Second Temple later raised in its place. The site is regarded as deeply sacred in Jewish faith.

The Temple Institute

Museums & galleries

The Temple Institute

The Temple Institute is an organization in Jerusalem dedicated to establishing a third Jewish Temple on the Temple Mount. Visitors can view exhibits and materials related to the Temple.

Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Temples & religious sites

Church of the Holy Sepulchre

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre is a historic Christian church in Jerusalem's Old City, known in the Eastern churches as the Church of the Resurrection. It sits close to the Muristan, making the two easy to visit together.

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