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

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The Best Attractions in Jerusalem

Take a look at Culture Trip’s guide to best value-for-money restaurants in Jerusalem, Israel.

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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The best way to meet like-minded travelers in Paris is to stay in a hostel, which also helps you dramatically cut down on expenses. Here are the 7 best hostels in Paris. 

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The 7 Best Hostels in Paris, France

If you want to get under the skin of Paris, skip out on a day’s sightseeing and go in search of unforgettable experiences instead, here's 17 you could give a try!

The 17 Best Experiences in Paris

From tender steaks to creamy desserts, where to find the best classic French food in Paris.

Where To Find Classic French Food In Paris, France

Excursions from the City of Lights provide plenty of inspiration. Our guide on the best Paris day trips gives an insider's look at what to do and how to get there.

9 Day Trips From Paris When You Need to Escape the City

Find out everything a millennial traveller needs to know to plan a trip to Le Marais, one of Paris’s oldest and trendiest neighbourhoods.

A Millennial’s Guide to Le Marais, Paris

From small boutiques selling handmade fashion to quirky spaces peddling unusual designs, these are the best independent businesses in Paris.

A Guide to Paris’s Best Independent Shops and Businesses

Culture Trip brings you a list of the best wine bars throughout the French capital.

The 9 Best Wine Bars In Paris

These 10 cool neighbourhoods in Paris have infused their rich histories with a vibrant new generation of innovative creatives.

The 10 Best Neighbourhoods in Paris

Paris is home to some of the most elegant places to stay in the world. From rustic furnishings to more regal, plush interiors, here’s our pick of the best Airbnbs in Paris.

The 6 Best Airbnbs in Paris

Brittany’s coastline is packed with historic sites worth visiting. Here are nine beautiful locations to add to your travel list.

9 Stunning Places That Will Make You Want To Visit Brittany

Two days in Bordeaux offer the chance to explore the Basilica of Saint Michel and Place de la Bourse, and to delve into Bordeaux’s renowned gastronomy and wine culture.

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How To Make the Most of 48 Hours in Bordeaux, France

Read our guide to design-focused concept stores in Paris and find out where to shop for the coolest furniture, lighting, decor, and ornaments.

The Best Concept Stores In Paris For Interior Design Lovers

Paris is known around the world for its gastronomic excellence, which now extends to its ever-growing vegetarian-friendly scene.

The Best Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurants in Paris

From traditional French restaurants to Israeli and Singaporean cuisine, Culture Trip has picked the best places to eat out in Bordeaux.

An Expert’s Guide to the Best Restaurants in Bordeaux

These Airbnb apartments provide perfect bases for exploring the trendy neighbourhood of Le Marais and the rest of Paris’s diverse areas.

The 8 Best Airbnbs in Le Marais, Paris

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