Jerusalem Things to Do Tips by Sharon

Via Dolorosa Via Dolorosa Review

In the narrow streets of the muslim quarter You'll find the Via Dolorosa
which according to the believe was the route of Jesus to the places where
he was crucified.
There are 14 stops which he supposely been (the one in my photo is only one of them)
To and each one of them has a different meaning which i guess you can read it in any guide book or in Google if ou really like but i dont remember all those details.

Address: Muslim quarter

Directions: Old City Jerusalem

Church of The holly Sepulchre The Church of the Holy Sepulchre Review

This is the most important Christian place in Jerusalem and one of the most important places in the world for Christianity.
According to the beliefe this is the place where jesus was crusified and barried !

Directions: Old City Jerusalem
Buses to Jaffa Gate: 30, 20, 19, 3

Church of St. Mary Magdalene (The Russian Church) Church Of Mary Magdalene Review

This church which kown as the "Russian Church" was built by Alexander III of Russia. The Church of St. Mary Magdalene is one of the most conspicuous sanctuary in the Holy City, The seven golden domes were regilded just in time for the Jubilee year - 2000.

Its location is just near the mount of olives and above Kidron Valley and it really is impressive... at least from a distance, i wasn't inside this church so i can only speak about my impression from its outside.
(little tip.... its even much nicer to look at at the afternoon hours / sunset time hours )

Directions: Jerusalem

Church of All nations Church of all Nations Review

This Church was built by an Italian Architect in the first quarter of the 19th century.
Which also known as "The Basilica of the Agony" .
The reason for the name "Chuch of all nations" is that many countries has contributed to help with the building of it.

The Church is one of the important churches to Christianity and its quite nice while looking at it from outside though not as impressive as other churches i've seen. It is located at Gethsemane right at the foot of Mount of Olives.

Directions: Old City Jerusalem

The Temple mount Temple Mount Review

The Temple Mount with its golden dome or as knows in its other name "The Dome of the Rock" is the hollyest place for the Muslims.
Located right behind the wailing wall which is the hollyest place to the Jews.
A lot has been said about this places and Lots of the conflicts has to do with this area which is very sensitive this days.....

Im not sure who's allowed to visit the mosque this days, not me as Jewish for sure, i was visiting there in March 2005 with a visitor from Ireland whom wasn't allowed as well.
So just ask when arriving there, you won't be able to miss it, its in the Muslim quareter not far from the wailing wall.

Address: The Old City

Directions: Old City Jerusalem

The Citadel - David's Tower The Citadel - Tower of David Review

Another one of Jerusalem's landmarks.
One of the nicest things to do in Jerusalem is to take walk in David Tower's walls at night, its fantastic, Just check the opening hours.
The citadel is located near Jaffa gate and near the Police statoin of the old city.
And if you're looking for a hostel to stay in then check the Petra hostel which just accross the road to the citadel and its amazing to sit at your balcony and watch it !!

Directions: Old City Jerusalem

Church of the visitation

This is where St. John's mother Elizabeth met Virgin Mary who arrived from Nazareth and thats also the place where Mary said the Magnificat, "My soul doth magnify the Lord..."

In the yard of the church you can see the magnificat in 42 languages. (i will add a photos of it later on)

This is one of the most beautiful churches that i've seen in Israel, all of its garden and outside area is so peaceful and beautiful.
Stepping out of its gate there's an amazing view of all the valley and Ein Kerem. I think that if i would have travelled there alone i'd have stayed there for a longer time just for the relaxing atmosphere and view.

Directions: Ein Kerem, Jerusalem

Mount of Olives Mount of Olives Review

According to the tradition about 2000 years ago, Jesus was standing on this hillside overlooking the Old City and was making prophesies that would change the world. However, according to the Jewish tradition, the Messiah will come (give me a break !)through the Golden Gate (or in its other name - Gate of Mercy) of the Old City and bring the resurrection of the dead in the cemetery on the Mount...
Jewish people from around the world pays thousands of Dollars just for being burried in this place and i guess you can guess now why !

Directions: Old City Jerusalem

The Jewish Quarter The Quarters Review

The Jewish Quarter or as it called in Hebrew "Ha Rova" is more on the The south east side of the Old city. Jewish were living here for basically centuries but following the War of 1948 when the Arabs capture the Old City all of the Jewish people were expelled and their houses were destroyed. In 1967 when Israel Regained Jerusalem again The rova (he quarter) was reconstructed and now people live there peacfuly.

Just make sure not to get into the quarter on Shabat with a Car cause its a holly area and its not allowed, and if ariived there lets say on Friday before the Shabbat started (after sunset) and your Car is there then you wont be able to leave with the car until Shabbat (Saturday) night when the Shabbat is off.

Directions: Old City Jerusalem

The Armenian Quarter The Quarters Review

Strolling from Jaffa gate area near the tower of David (The citadel) passing by the police station you'll get into the Armenian Quarter (which is the smallest one comparing the other parts of the old city)
I have to say that it was a strange and nice feeling when strolling in thise alleyways... felt like i was in some different world (not only in the Armenian but while walking in the muslim and Jewish but mostly in the Armenian and Jewish quarter).

The Armenian people says that they were in Jerusalem already from the 1st century and fought back then under the Roman emperor Titus.

Directions: Old City Jerusalem