Location: Jerusalem
Top Things to do in Jerusalem
Top 10 Things to do Good for Kids in Jerusalem, Jerusalem District
Religious pilgrims have been traveling to Jerusalem for centuries, yet you don’t have to share their zeal in order to appreciate this city’s profound cultural and historical significance. Plan on seeing the major sights, but also leave plenty of time to walk through the streets and simply immerse yourself in the daily life of such an ancient and revered place.
Restaurants in Jerusalem
1. Israel Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4,922 reviews
Comprising nearly 50,000 square meters and a six-acre sculpture garden, this complex features an impressive variety of collections from prehistoric archaeology to contemporary art.The children's wing is the most interactive section of this sprawling museum. There are special activities for kids during Jewish holidays and school vacations.
Reviewed By Archaeobuff - Sydney, Australia
Many highlights - the design of the Dead Sea scrolls building - the Shrine of the Book, the chronological order and clear presentation of the artefacts in the rest of the museum and the wonderful massive recreation of the old city of Jerusalem in 66 AD, the Second Temple Period, before the Romans destroyed the City and the Temple. Seek out the Pontius Pilate stone from Caesarea and the Jerusalem Prism from the time of Sennacharib, King of Assyria. Great gift shop and all the facilities.
2. Temple Mount Sifting Project- HaMasu'ot Lookout
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 169 reviews
The seal of a biblical priest who served in the First Temple, a rare silver half-shekel coin that was used for the Temple tax according to biblical law, arrowheads from the destruction of the first temple, jewels, and many more exciting discoveries were made over the years while sifting soil from Jerusalem's Temple Mount. Many more treasures are still hiding in this unique soil and you have the opportunity to discover them! Over 250,000 people already took part in this endeavor, will you also be part of this huge public heritage preservation project? Background: Since 2004, the Temple Mount Sifting Project has been sifting the soil destructively and illegally bulldozed from the Temple Mount in order to preserve, research, and publish the archaeological history of this ancient and holy place.
Reviewed By yehiel2020 - Tel Aviv, Israel
Fun activity for all ages while gaining informally fascinating historical and archeological information.
3. Western Wall
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4.5 based on 11,159 reviews
The remains of the Second Temple of Jerusalem and a place of prayer sacred to the Jewish people.
Reviewed By PeterWJr46 - Poughkeepsie, United States
It was hard to believe that part of the temple that existed when Our Lord walked the earth, is still there. The West Wall is sacred to the Jewish faith and a testament to the life of Our Savior and His teaching in this very temple. The wall, itself, is divided by a separation for men and for women. It was interesting to see how this divide is so prevalent in this religious atmosphere. Security was ever present around the entrances and within the courtyard leading to the West Wall. It is a holy site and should be treated as such.
4. Church of All Nations (Basilica of the Agony)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 974 reviews
Located on the Mount of Olives, this beautiful church was first built by the Byzantines in 379 and rebuilt between 1919 and 1924, whose construction was financed from contributions made by many countries.
Reviewed By Patricia345 - Pune, India
The Church of All Nations or the Basilica of the Agony is located on the Mount of Olives. This is the place where Jesus was praying just before he was betrayed. A small garden with about 8 olive trees mark the actual Garden of Gethsemane. When we visited in November 2019, the olives were being harvested so we were not allowed inside. The Church is absolutely beautiful with huge stained glass windows. The altar inside the church is believed to have been built over the spot where Jesus Christ sweat fell as drops of blood. There are beautiful mosaics in the Church depicting various scenes on the night Jesus was betrayed. A visit to this Church is a moving experience for Catholics.
5. Jaffa Gate
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,010 reviews
The main entrance to Jerusalem’s Old City faces the west toward the old port of Jaffa, and is located next to one of the city’s best-known sites, the Tower of David or Citadel. There are seven gates open: New Gate, Zion, Dung, Jaffa, Lions’ (St. Stephen's), Herod’s, and Damascus (Shechem).
Reviewed By Ivisitedtheplace - Israel, null
So after I took my tour group of one to survey around the Old City of Jerusalem (read my review and see my photos from yesterday ), and after observing the 1,950 year old relics of the Jerusalem Archaeological Park (see my review and photos from tomorrow), and after late afternoon prayer at the Western Wall, we traversed the Old City and Armenian Quarter (see my two artistic photos), walked past the Tower of David (see my eight photos posted yesterday), and finally exited through this Jaffa Gate, towards our final destination of Mamilla Mall and Cafe Rimon ( did you guess? Yes- read my reviews of them in the coming days). This Jaffa Gare is with entry at jagged perpendicular entry- for the security and protection of the residents. The deep 20 centimeter thick and 6 meter high doors are quite impressive. Yes/ most people just rush through them as if it’s no big deal.... well it is. And here’s my tour guide tip that I told my tourist and I’ll tell you- as soon as you enter and look at the left, you see two Arabic gravestones- who has the great honor of perpetuity by being buried there? So Suleiman the Magnificent, supreme ruler of the Turkish Ottoman Empire commissioned the two greatest architects in the world of that time to build in 1538 this Old City wall that you see. And after its completion, the emperor wanted to ensure that these master builders would never build anything more that could compare in majesty and grandeur to these Jerusalem Old City walls. .... so here are buried those two architects and builders. To which my one tour person replied, “Nice guy- life in the 1500s.” No photos this time- we were rushing to eat after the 25 hour complete fast of food and water. But believe me - “I visited this place”... yesterday.
6. The Garden Tomb
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,367 reviews
Located north of the Old City’s Damascus Gate, this Christian holy site is a perfect place for prayer and contemplation. Many believe it to be the site of Christ's crucifixion, burial, and resurrection.
Reviewed By KarenHicks63
The gardens surrounding the tomb make it a very quiet and peaceful place amidst the hussle and bussle of Jersuleum. It was nice to see the tomb. Tour guide gives good information. We as a group were provided a place to sit quietly and have communion.
7. Monte das Oliveiras
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4.5 based on 4,332 reviews
Located east of Jerusalem, this holy spot is associated with many events in Jesus’ life including ascending to Heaven (Chapel of Ascension) and teaching his disciples the Lord’s prayer (Pater Noster).
Reviewed By rusak - Jönköping, Sweden
Old historic part of Jerusalem. There you can find old big Jewish cemetery and a lot of important Christian saint places - Garden of Gethsemane, Russian Orthodox Church of Mary Magdalene and many others amazing places to visit during pilgrimage in Holy Land ! This place have the most beautiful panoramic view of old Jerusalem city! Definitely recommend to visit for everyone!!!
8. Ben Yehuda Street
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 924 reviews
Named after Eliezer Ben Yehuda who revived Hebrew as a modern language, this busy street is filled with cafes, shops and street vendors. Visit ben-yehudah-streetDOTcom to see shops and businesses on Ben Yehuda Street
Reviewed By chocolatandante - Jerusalem District, Israel
Very interesting shops, street musicians, good eateries. No cars on the street, so easy to walk around.
9. Dormition Abbey
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 251 reviews
Located on Mount Zion, this massive church resembles a mighty fortress with a high, domed belltower and conical dome.
Reviewed By 994linday - Frisco, United States
The massive Benedictine Church of the Dormition with its conical roof and four round corner sandstone towners has been a Jerusalem landmark since construction was completed in 1910. The current church, which looks like a small castle, was built on the ruins of a Crusader church, which had been built on the ruins of a Byzantine church. The church is traditionally believed to be the site where the Virgin Mary, the Mother of God, died or ‘fell asleep’ (dormition comes from the Latin word dormire meaning to sleep). The church is built on two levels, the upper having the high altar with semicircular apse surrounded by six colorful side chapels. Pretty – but it is the lower-level crypt with Marian shrine that will take your breath away! A life-size statue of Mary, made of cherry wood and ivory, rests on a simple bier in the center rotunda. Jesus, along with six great Biblical women, look down at the sleeping Mary from above. The room is softly lit and has a hushed, serene atmosphere. What a touching representation of the Virgin Mary departing from this earthly existence!
10. Garden of Gethsemane
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,830 reviews
Located outside the walls of Jerusalem, this beautiful garden among a grove of olive trees is thought to be the place where Jesus particularly enjoyed prayer and contemplation.
Reviewed By pedjaspasojevic - Belgrade, Serbia
Nice and small garden with lots of old olive trees and a large number of flowers. In the garden there are olive trees that are old and after 2000 years.
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