Location: Jerusalem
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Top 8 Neighborhoods in Jerusalem, Jerusalem District
Religious pilgrims have been traveling to Jerusalem for centuries, yet you don’t have to share their zeal in order to appreciate this city’s profound cultural and historical significance. Plan on seeing the major sights, but also leave plenty of time to walk through the streets and simply immerse yourself in the daily life of such an ancient and revered place.
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1. Old City of Jerusalem
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13,928 reviews
Characterized by narrow, winding streets and alleyways, this ancient part of the city is filled with shrines and attractions holy to Jews, Christians and Muslims including the Western Wall, Temple Mount and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
Reviewed By BoardingPass7860
Must see sights - Mount Of Olives, Gethsemane, Via Dolorosa, etc. Bezalel Hotel had book that mapped out walking tour of the city from all different directions so you can explore all the must-see sights of the city on your own.
2. Bezalel Fair
3. Armenian Quarter
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 269 reviews
Reviewed By KimGTravels - Pacific Grove, United States
Beautiful, clean, quiet area of Old Jerusalem, with ancient architecture and friendly people, the Armenian Quarter is the smallest of the four districts. We enjoyed a delicious meal at Bulghourji Armenian Bar Restaurant, which is literally built into the inner Wall of Old Jerusalem, and has wonderful atmosphere and architecture. We stopped at the Armenian Art Center: Sandrouni Ceramics, an Artisan's shop opposite the main entrance of the Armenian Convent of St. James, where we met the welcoming, friendly and talented owner. My son purchased two crosses for his daughters, and the shop also offers a nice selection of lovely Armenian ceramics. The Armenian Quarter lays between the Jaffa and Zion Gates, and is worthy of a leisurely stroll. The Armenian Quarter has quite an interesting history; definitely read up before you explore.
4. Yemin Moshe Quarter
5. Christian Quarter
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 568 reviews
The Christian Quarter of Jerusalem's walled Old City holds the most important Christian church, the Holy Sepulchre, and a number of monasteries, archaeological sites, and shrines along the Via Dolorosa.
Reviewed By hawkes2an - Cranbrook, United Kingdom
In the northwest quadrant of the Old City of Jerusalem, the Christian Quarter is the second-largest of the four Quarters (Muslim, Christian, Armenian and Jewish) and, because it is home to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Quarter is one of the epicentres of worldwide Christianity. The Quarter has evolved around the Church of the Holy Sepulchre (the enormous edifice built over the traditional sites of the crucifixion, entombment and resurrection of Jesus Christ). Around the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the adjacent Mosque of Omar ibn Al-Khattab, there are other monasteries and churches but few houses. But the reason for going to the Christian Quarter is to wend your way through the narrow alleys to enjoy the magnificence of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
6. German Colony
7. Muslim Quarter
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4.0 based on 198 reviews
The Arab souk in the Muslim Quarter extends from Damascus Gate to the Via Dolorosa. Its many stalls sell spices, pastries, embroidered dresses, sheepskin coats, leather goods, antiquities and other handicrafts,
Reviewed By KimGTravels - Pacific Grove, United States
The Muslim Quarter is the largest of the four quadrants of Old Jerusalem. Naturally, the major Muslim sites such as Al-Aqsa Mosque on Temple Mount are located within the Muslim Quarter, however; so are numerous Christian and Jewish sites as well. The Via Dolorosa and several Stations of the Cross start in the Muslim Quarter, but conclude at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in the Christian Quarter. The Church of St. Anne and Pools of Bethesda are also contained within the Muslim Quarter near the Lions' Gate and Temple Mount (Muslim access). This district bustles with activity, especially in the "Shuk" or Market where prices are definitely higher. My adult son and I wandered through the narrow, less populated back alleys, then along the interior of the Old Wall toward the Damascus Gate, also in the Muslim Quarter, which was a unique experience. Near the rear exit of Temple Mount we stopped for Turkish Coffee at a small street-side cafe which was a charming, cultural experience. One of our most delicious meals was at The Damascus Gate Resto-Cafe. Family operated, it was the absolute BEST chicken I have ever tasted.
8. Me'a She'arim
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4.0 based on 174 reviews
Reviewed By M6355QDmikeg - East Brunswick, United States
Invited by strangers in M'ea She'arim to Shabbos dinner. My wife needed to use the Ladies room immediately. Knocked on a door to see if we could use bathroom at a home. My wife who speaks Hebrew got into a long conversation with woman who answered door, after she used restroom. She insisted we all stay for Shabbos. Unfortunately we had prior plans. Never met such welcoming and warm people in my life. They felt like family. The neighborhood is like taking a Time Travel Machine to 19th century Minsk. You are transported to my great grandmothers world .A must see and stop for all those love of SHTISEL.
