If you’re visiting Jerusalem, you may be familiar with the iconic Kotel, or the Western Wall. But there is something more to it than what meets the eye. While the Kotel or Western Wall is impressive, its greatness is truly discovered when you go under it. Yes, under it — descend under … Read more
The famous Old City souk (also known as Arab Souk) is a large marketplace with about 800 merchants operating a variety of businesses in closely packed stalls along a network of narrow streets and alleyways. These shops are mostly concentrated in the Muslim and Christian quarters in the north part of the … Read more
About The Museum on the Seam The Museum on the Seam is the first socio-political museum in Israel, featuring some of the best contemporary art. Its aim and focus are to allow art to raise discussions and dialogue regarding controversial ideas connected national, ethnic and economic issues. It is located in a … Read more
The Jerusalem Tayelet is one of the must visit places in any tour of Jerusalem, because of its stunning views of the Old & New Cities, Mount Scopus & Mount of Olives and the dessert. See The Tayelet & Jonathan’s Essential Jerusalem Tour. It is considered one of the best places to … Read more
One of the more unusual and rewarding things that you can do in Jerusalem is to be an archaeologist for (part of) the day in Emek Zurim (which means “valley of flints” in Hebrew) near Mount Scopus. It is a really unusual activity that connects you with the real history of Jerusalem. … Read more
Emek Refaim (literally means “Valley of Ghosts” or “Valley of Giants”) is the German Colony, a neighborhood in Jerusalem. It is a well known street fairly close to the city center and easily accessible by public transport and a pleasant walk from the city center hotels. Many of the buildings on … Read more
A collection of some of the views in the Jerusalem Hills. “Jerusalem Hills” is a term for the northern part of the much broader Judean Mountains, which extends into the West Bank area. Sometimes, “Jerusalem Hills,” “Judean Hills,” and “Judean Mountains” are used interchangeably. The Judean Mountains is a mountain range where … Read more
The Kotel (Western Wall – Wailing Wall) is open for prayer at all hours of every day and night, and at pretty much anytime you will find people visiting & praying. The Kotel is perhaps most often visited by tourists during the day – especially on Monday, Thursday or Shabbat (the most … Read more
In the Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem’s Old City, archaeologists have found a pool dating from year 70 with the insignia of the Tenth Roman Legion – another impressive find from that period apparently showing the extent of the city at that time. The pool was apparently part of the military’s leisure facility … Read more
Mt Zion is just outside the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem. It has significance for all three monotheistic religions; and has many interesting sites – including King David’s Tomb & The Room of the Last Supper. It also has some superb views – especially from the Mt Zion Viewpoint. Landmarks … Read more