Sacred Sites & Places of Worship
This collection spans Israel’s most revered religious landmarks, from Jerusalem’s Old City to the shores of the Sea of Galilee. It features the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the Western Wall, alongside the 7th-century Dome of the Rock and Al-Aqsa Mosque. Highlights include the Basilica of the Annunciation in Nazareth, Jaffa’s historic Sea Mosque, and monumental synagogues in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. These sites represent centuries of architectural evolution and spiritual history for Christian, Jewish, and Muslim traditions, including the Via Dolorosa and the Mount of Beatitudes.
A Church of the Holy Sepulchre
The world's holiest Christian site is presumably built on the place of both the crucifixion and the tomb of Jesus, and is thus a major…
B Western Wall Plaza
This ancient sight dating back to the 1st century BC is simply breathtaking.
C Dome of the Rock
Marvel at this 7th-century dominant, said to be the first dome-shaped shrine to be built, can be seen from all over Jerusalem.
D Al-Aqsa Mosque
Al-Aqsa or al-Masjid al-Aqṣā is the compound of Islamic religious buildings that sit atop the Temple Mount, also known as the Haram al…
E Via Dolorosa
The road follows the last steps of Jesus leading to the place of his crucifixion.
F Golden Gate
Visit the oldest gate in Jerusalem, built in the 6th/7th century and sealed since the 16th century!
G St. Peter's Church
St. Peter's is a Franciscan church in the beautiful setting of Old Jaffa.
H Garden Tomb
Unearthed only in 1867, this location is believed to be the possible site where Jesus Christ was buried after his crucifixion, and where he…
I Tomb of the Virgin Mary
Church of the Sepulchre of Saint Mary, also Tomb of the Virgin Mary or the Church of the Assumption, is a Christian church built around an…
J Church of All Nations
The Church of All Nations, also known as the Church of Gethsemane or the Basilica of the Agony, is a Catholic church located on the Mount…
K Cenacle
If you are interested in biblical events, you must definitely visit this site, situated directly above the Tomb of David!
L Mount Zion
The highest point of ancient Jerusalem, this mountain is considered to be a major religious site due to its role in the Bible - according…
M Church of the Beatitudes
The Church of the Beatitudes is a Roman Catholic church located on the Mount of Beatitudes by the Sea of Galilee near Tabgha and Capernaum…
N Church of the Annunciation
Situated on the site of former Byzantine and Crusader churches, this basilica was built in 1969.
O Tel Aviv Great Synagogue
Designed by Yehuda Magidovitch, this synagogue was built in 1926 and then restored in the 70's.
P Chapel of the Ascension
The Chapel of the Ascension is a chapel and shrine located on the Mount of Olives, in the At-Tur district of Jerusalem.
Q The Sea Mosque
The al-Bahr Mosque or Masjid al-Bahr (Arabic: مسجد البحر, Misgad HaYam, meaning in all languages The Sea Mosque, is the oldest extant…
R Hassan Bek Mosque
The Hassan Bek Mosque, also known as the Hasan Bey Mosque, is one of the most well-known mosques of Jaffa, Tel Aviv, Israel.
S Great Synagogue
Constructed in 1982, this monumental building is one of the largest and greatest synagogues in Jerusalem.
T Mary's Well
Mary's Well is reputed to be located at the site where, according to one Christian tradition associated with the apocryphal Gospel of James…
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