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
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
The Jerusalem Bird Observatory (JBO) is without doubt one of the “secret places” of Jerusalem. It is not all that well known even to Jerusalemites. The Jerusalem Bird Observatory was established in 1994 by the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel. Naturalist Amir Balaban and theornithologist Gidon Perleman. It is … Read more
Jerusalem (New City) is the official capital of Israel. It is home to over 936,425 people (as of 2019) of different religious, ethnic and cultural backgrounds: Jewish, Muslim, and Christian. Here are some recommendations of must visit places in Jerusalem’s New City. Three views of Jerusalem To understand Jerusalem you should try … Read more
