Mea She'arim Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Ethiopian Church
You can learn about the history of Jerusalem with a stop at Ethiopian Church. Make time for the shops and local tours in this family-friendly area.
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.
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.
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.
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Other neighbourhoods around Mea She'arim
Mamilla
If you're spending some time in Mamilla, Zion Square and Ben Yehuda Street are top sights worth seeing.
Nachlaot
While visiting Nachlaot, you might make a stop by sights like Machane Yehuda Market and Ben Yehuda Street.
Jerusalem City Centre
Unique features of Jerusalem City Centre include the historical sites and museums. Make a stop by Ben Yehuda Street or Zion Square while you're exploring the area.
Mahane Israel
While Mahane Israel 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 Mamilla Mall.
Old City
Unique features of Old City include the historical sites and shopping. Make a stop by Via Dolorosa or Mosque of Omar while you're exploring the area.
Muslim Quarter
You'll enjoy the monuments and shopping in Muslim Quarter. You might want to make time for a stop at Convent of the Sisters of Zion or Dome of the Rock.
- Places of interest
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- More trip options
- Al-Aqsa Mosque
- Western Wall
- Church of the Holy Sepulchre
- Machane Yehuda Market
- Israel Museum
- Ben Yehuda Street
- Mount of Olives
- Dome of the Rock
- Mount Zion
- Tower of David Museum of the History of Jerusalem
- Temple Mount
- Yad Vashem
- Jerusalem Great Synagogue
- Holyland Model of Jerusalem
- King David's Tomb
- Zion Square
- Hebrew University of Jerusalem
- Benedictine Monastery in Abu Ghosh