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This guide serves up Jerusalem's most popular attractions for tourists, pilgrims and locals alike.

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Jerusalem

The Best Attractions in Jerusalem

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The Best Budget Restaurants in Jerusalem

For a truly local experience when in Jerusalem, stay in one of the best Airbnb rentals the Holy City has to offer.

The 7 Best Airbnbs in Jerusalem

Read Culture Trip's guide to accommodation in Jerusalem and discover the best places to stay in the Holy City.

The 10 Best Hotels in Jerusalem

Make the most of your trip to the holy city of Jerusalem with Culture Trip’s jam-packed guide to the best sights, activities, food and more.

How To Spend 48 Hours in Jerusalem

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Among holy sites and ancient ruins, a modern city is shaping a name for itself in Jerusalem 

One of the world’s oldest and holiest cities, Jerusalem possesses tremendous spiritual significance in Judaism, Christianity and Islam. To experience the ancient and divine, head to the walled Old City; for modern architecture, shopping and entertainment, make your way to Downtown Jerusalem. 

The Old City is divided into four quarters and contains several sacred sites, including the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Temple Mount and the golden-domed Al-Aqsa Mosque. To its east, the Mount of Olives, where Jesus is believed to have ascended into heaven, is an especially important site for Christian pilgrims. It also offers spectacular views of Jerusalem. 

While the Old City empties out after dark, Downtown’s cafés, rooftops and bars stay open well into the night. 

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The Old City buzzes with ceremonial activity: five times a day, the Muslim call to prayer fills the air; on Friday evenings at the Western Wall, the Kabbalat Shabbat, a Jewish prayer ritual, marks the beginning of the sabbath. 

Foodies will love Machane Yehuda Market, a large, bustling labyrinth of souks, restaurants and boutiques, where local vendors sell homeware, incense and Middle Eastern delicacies such as falafel and baklava. In recent years, the market has transformed into a nightlife hub with bars and live music. 

The Israel Museum is the city’s principal cultural institution. Among the most treasured items in its extensive collection of artwork, historical objects and archeological findings are the Dead Sea Scrolls.

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Germany

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Italy

Rome

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United Kingdom

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France

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Spain

Barcelona

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Florence

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Czech Republic

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Ireland

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Denmark

Copenhagen

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Scotland

Edinburgh

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