Palestine
Jerusalem
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
- Gateway airport
- Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)
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- Apr–Jun, Oct–Dec
- Time zone
- Asia/Gaza
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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