# OLD CITY OF JERUSALEM AND ITS WALLS 8 
The entire old town of Jerusalem, surrounded by a walkable 500-year-old wall, was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1981.
City District 🌍 World Heritage Site: since 1981
by Shmuel Spiegelman / CC BY-SA 1.0
# DOME OF THE ROCK 7 
Initially completed in 691–92 CE, the golden Dome of the Rock is a masterpiece of Islamic architecture, located on the Temple Mount.
Regrettably, you will not be allowed inside Jerusalem's most recognizable landmark if you are not Muslim.
Mosque 🌍 World Heritage Site: since 1981
by Askii / CC BY-SA 3.0
# Western (Wailing) Wall 7
Considered one of the holiest sites in Judaism, the huge and imposing Western (Wailing) Wall is what remains of the ancient Jewish temple built over 2,000 years ago.
by Golasso / CC BY-SA 3.0
# Church of the Holy Sepulchre 6 
This church at the end of Via Dolorosa contains, according to traditions dating back to at least the fourth century, the two holiest sites in Christianity: the site where Jesus was crucified and Jesus's empty tomb, where he is said to have been buried and resurrected (Wikipedia).
Church Completed: 335, demolished in 1009, rebuilt in 1048
by israeltourism / CC BY-SA 3.0
# Temple Mount (Haram Al-Sharif) 6 
This famous hill located in the Old City of Jerusalem is the site where Abraham (the father of all three monotheistic faiths Judaism, Christianity, and Islam) is said to have offered his son up as a sacrifice to God, where Solomon built the First Temple for the Ark of the Covenant, and where the Prophet Muhammad is said to have ascended to heaven.
Hill Elevation: 740 m / 2,430 ft
by Andrew Shiva / CC BY-SA 3.0
# Tower of David 6
This medieval fortress houses Tower of David Museum offers one of the best postcard-like views of Jerusalem.
Moreover, in the evening you can enjoy an impressive Sound and Light show.
Fortress | Museum | Lightshow | Viewpoint
by Wayne McLean / CC BY-SA 2.0
# Yad Vashem - The World Holocaust Remembrance Center 6
Yad Vashem is Israel's official memorial to the six million victims of the Holocaust and the second-most-visited Israeli tourist site, after the Western Wall.
by David Shankbone / CC BY-SA 3.0
# Israel Museum 6
The Israel Museum in Jerusalem, established in 1965, is Israel's premier cultural institution, showcasing extensive collections of archaeology, Judaica, and fine arts, including the Dead Sea Scrolls.
by אסף.צ / CC BY-SA 3.0
# Mount of Olives 5 
Used as a Jewish cemetery, this sacred hill, important to both Jews and Christians, provides spectacular views of the Old City of Jerusalem.
Hill | Viewpoint Elevation: 826 m / 2,710 ft
by Andrew Shiva / CC BY-SA 4.0
# Via Dolorosa 5
Located in Jerusalem’s Old City with fourteen sacred landmarks, this walk (meaning the Way of Sorrows) follows the route of Jesus Christ after his condemnation as he approached his crucifixion. The Passageway winds down from the former Antonia Fortress to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
by Berthold Werner / Public domain
# 11 | Machane Yehuda Market 4 
Machane Yehuda Market is a historic and vibrant marketplace in Jerusalem, offering a mix of traditional goods and modern nightlife.
by Footballkickit / CC BY-SA 3.0
Tel Aviv 6
Established in 1909, Tel Aviv was the first modern Jewish city built in Israel and has since evolved into a cosmopolitan metropolis with a rich history and a dynamic urban landscape.
The city is renowned for its Bauhaus architecture, which earned it the nickname "The White City" and a UNESCO World Heritage status in 2003.
City 70 km from Jerusalem
by Noam.armonn / CC BY-SA 3.0
