East Jerusalem Travel Guide
Tourist 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 Via Dolorosa or Church of the Holy Sepulchre 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 Dome of the Rock or Via Dolorosa.
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 Via Dolorosa.
Jewish Quarter
Jewish Quarter is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Western Wall Tunnel and Four Sephardic Synagogues.
Armenian Quarter
Armenian Quarter is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Tower of David Museum of the History of Jerusalem and Christ Church.
Har Homa
While Har Homa may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Rachel's Tomb and Church of the Nativity.
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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.
Mount of Olives
Take in the beautiful view from this storied mountain, mentioned several times in the holy scriptures of Christianity and Judaism.
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.
Damascus Gate
Learn about the local history of Jerusalem when you spend time at Damascus Gate. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.
- Western Wall
- Al-Aqsa Mosque
- Mount of Olives
- Church of the Holy Sepulchre
- Temple Mount
- Dome of the Rock
- City of David
- Jaffa Gate
- Tower of David Museum of the History of Jerusalem
- Garden of Gethsemane
- Hebrew University of Jerusalem Mount Scopus
- Church of Mary Magdalene
- Church of All Nations
- Zion Gate
- Dung Gate
- Tomb of the Prophets
- Haas Promenade