Ramallah

Shopping & districts

Sheikh Jarrah

Sheikh Jarrah is a historic neighborhood north of Jerusalem's Old City, on the way to Mount Scopus. Formed in the 19th century, it has long been known as home to prominent local families.

Views & landmarks

Jerusalem Chords Bridge

This cable-stayed bridge was designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, and Jerusalem's light rail has run across it since 2011. It also has a glass pedestrian walkway, so you can cross it on foot.

Heritage & monuments

Gibeon

Gibeon is the site of an ancient Canaanite city near Jerusalem. This historic place, also mentioned in the Bible, preserves ancient traces near the village of Al-Jib.

Nature

Har HaMenuchot

Israel's largest cemetery, located on a hillside west of Jerusalem, has continued to expand since it was established in 1951. From the top of the hill, visitors can enjoy sweeping views of the surrounding area.

Nature

Har Hotzvim

Har Hotzvim is a high-tech industrial park in northwestern Jerusalem, home to global companies such as Intel and Teva. It's one of Israel's leading tech clusters and draws many visitors curious to see it firsthand.

Castles & palaces

Mukataa Ramallah

Built as an administrative building during the British Mandate era, the Mukataa continued to serve as an administrative center under later Jordanian and Israeli rule. Traces of modern Palestinian history can be felt throughout the site.

Museums & galleries

The Palestinian Museum

The Palestinian Museum in Birzeit, in the West Bank, explores the history and everyday life of the Palestinian people. Its exhibits trace a story that runs from the past through the present and into the future.

Shopping & districts

Shuafat

Shuafat is a neighborhood north of Jerusalem's Old City, along the old Jerusalem–Ramallah road. With a population of about 35,000, it offers a glimpse into everyday local life.