East Jerusalem Travel Guide
Visit East Jerusalem
Where to stay in East Jerusalem
Old City
Unique features of Old City include the historical sites and shopping. Make a stop by Lutheran Church of the Redeemer or Church of the Holy Sepulchre while you're exploring the area.
Jewish Quarter
Jewish Quarter is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Western Wall Tunnel and Western Wall.
Muslim Quarter
You'll enjoy the monuments and shopping in Muslim Quarter. You might want to make time for a stop at Dome of the Rock or Temple Mount.
Christian Quarter
Christian Quarter is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Lutheran Church of the Redeemer.
Armenian Quarter
Armenian Quarter is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Cathedral of St. James and Tower of David Museum of the History of Jerusalem.
Ramot Alon
When in Ramot Alon, you can plan a visit to Belz Great Synagogue and Tombs of the Sanhedrin, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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Popular places to visit
Al-Aqsa Mosque
Part of the sacred Temple Mount site, this lead-domed structure is a fully functioning mosque. It is among the holiest sites in the Islamic world.
Western Wall
This 2,000-year-old structure is one of the world’s holiest sites, where hundreds of praying worshippers make for a stirring sight.
Church of the Holy Sepulchre
This famous church stands at the site where, according to Christian belief, Jesus was killed, buried and later raised from the dead.
Temple Mount
Visit this holy place to learn about its significance for Muslim, Jewish and Christian people and to enjoy panoramic views of Jerusalem.
Dome of the Rock
An iconic symbol of the city, this shrine topped by a gold dome is of special significance to people of Jewish, Christian and Muslim faiths.
Tower of David Museum of the History of Jerusalem
Offering more than just historical exhibitions, this museum housed in Jerusalem’s ancient citadel provides all the context needed to understand this great city.
- Al-Aqsa Mosque
- Western Wall
- Church of the Holy Sepulchre
- Temple Mount
- Dome of the Rock
- Tower of David Museum of the History of Jerusalem
- Mount of Olives
- City of David
- Jaffa Gate
- Hebrew University of Jerusalem Mount Scopus
- Garden of Gethsemane
- Church of All Nations
- Lutheran Church of the Redeemer
- Cathedral of St. James
- Dominus Flevit Church
- Zion Gate
- Church of Mary Magdalene