Beit Safafa Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Machane Yehuda Market
Get a taste of Jerusalem’s everyday life at this bustling market, home to little stores and stalls by day and restaurants and bars by night.
Ben Yehuda Street
During your visit to Jerusalem, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Ben Yehuda Street. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Jaffa Gate
You can learn about the history of Jerusalem when you stop by Jaffa Gate. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.
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Other neighbourhoods around Beit Safafa
Talpiot
Travellers enjoy Talpiot for its cafes and shopping. Consider checking out Hadar Mall while you're in the area.
Katamon
Katamon might not have many top sights, but Israel Museum and Holyland Model of Jerusalem are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Baka
Get to know Baka by checking out its restaurants, historical sites and gardens. Consider a visit to nearby sights like The First Station or Sultan's Pool during your time in the area.
Emek Refaim
While visiting Emek Refaim, you might make a stop by sights like Hansen House - Design, Media and Technology Center and Museum of Natural History Jerusalem.
German Colony
German Colony is noteworthy for its cafes, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Museum of Natural History Jerusalem and Hansen House - Design, Media and Technology Center.
Talbieh
While Talbieh may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Jerusalem Great Synagogue and The First Station.
- Western Wall
- Al-Aqsa Mosque
- Church of the Holy Sepulchre
- Machane Yehuda Market
- Ben Yehuda Street
- Jaffa Gate
- Mount of Olives
- Israel Museum
- Mount Zion
- City of David
- Temple Mount
- Tower of David Museum of the History of Jerusalem
- Dome of the Rock
- Holyland Model of Jerusalem
- Jerusalem Great Synagogue
- Yad Vashem
- King David's Tomb
- Belz Great Synagogue
- Garden of Gethsemane
- Dormition Abbey
- Church of All Nations
- Teddy Stadium
- Zion Gate
- Hebrew University of Jerusalem
- Benedictine Monastery in Abu Ghosh