BEST PLACES TO VISIT

Here's a list of 18 Best Places to visit in Jerusalem

Church of Holy Sepulchre
2. Church of Holy Sepulchre
h of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem The Church of the Holy Sepulchre is a church in the Christian Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem, a few steps away from the Muristan. It is considered by many Christians to be the site of Jesus' crucifixion and burial. The church has been an important pilgrimage destination since at least the 4th century, as the traditional site of Golgotha (the Hill of Calvary, where Jesus was crucified) and the purported site of the resurrection. The edifice was built in 325 by Constantine the Great. It was destroyed by fire in 966, and then rebuilt by the Eastern Roman Emperor Basil II. The church was again destroyed by the Fatimids in 1009, but was rebuilt in 1048 by the Byzantine Emperor Constantine IX Monomachos. The Crusaders, who captured Jerusalem in 1099, made the church their headquarters. In 1187, Saladin captured the city and the church was sacked. The church was again damaged by fire in 1808, and was extensively renovated in 1852. The church is currently under the administration of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem. The church is a large basilica, with a central nave and two side aisles. The nave is flanked by two transepts, and the sanctuary is located at the eastern end. The church has a large atrium and a number of chapels in the courtyard. The roof of the church is covered with lead. The main entrance to the church is located on the northern side, and is surmounted by a large mosaic of the Ascension of Christ. The entrance is flanked by two columns, and above the entrance is a large mosaic of the Virgin Mary with the Child. The mosaics on the entrance were executed in the 12th century by the Byzantine artists Andronikos and his workshop. The interior of the church is decorated
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Israel Museum
4. Israel Museum
erusalem Israel Museum is one of the most renowned art museums in the world. It is home to the Dead Sea Scrolls, the oldest biblical manuscripts in the world, as well as a vast collection of art from around the globe. The museum is also known for its architecture, with a unique blend of traditional and modern styles. The Jerusalem Israel Museum is located in the city's Givat Ram district, just south of the Old City. It is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm, with extended hours on Thursdays until 9pm. Admission is 36 shekels for adults, 24 shekels for students and soldiers, and free for children under the age of 18. Audio guides are available in several languages for an additional fee. The museum is home to a vast collection of art from around the world, including paintings, sculptures, and archaeological artifacts. The museum's most famous exhibit is the Dead Sea Scrolls, the oldest biblical manuscripts in the world. The scrolls were discovered in 1947 in a cave near the Dead Sea and date back to the 3rd century BC. The museum is also known for its architecture, with a unique blend of traditional and modern styles. The building was designed by architect Moshe Safdie, who was inspired by the traditional Arab architecture of Jerusalem. The museum's entrance is a large, airy courtyard with a series of domes and arches. The building's exhibits are arranged around a series of courtyards and gardens, which provide a respite from the city's hustle and bu
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