Hidden gems in Jerusalem
Hidden Gems of Jerusalem
Jerusalem's lesser-known landmarks offer a glimpse into its complex archaeological layers. Explore the Roman Cardo's excavated boulevard and the Crusader-era ruins of the Church of Saint Mary of the Germans. The list includes Mount Zion, the city's highest ancient point, and the skeletal remains of the Tiferet Yisrael Synagogue. Discover ancient infrastructure at the Mamilla Pool reservoir and find historical boundary markers that once defined the city's edges, revealing centuries of urban evolution beyond the typical tourist path.
A 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…
B Cardo
Discovered in the 1970s, this is a section of the main boulevard of what used to be the Roman city.
C Boundary marker
A boundary marker, border marker, boundary stone, or border stone is a robust physical marker that identifies the start of a land boundary…
D Tiferet Yisrael Synagogue
The Tiferet Yisrael Synagogue, most often spelled Tiferet Israel, also known as the Nisan Bak Shul, after its co-founder, Nisan Bak is a…
E Church of Saint Mary of the Germans
The Church of Saint Mary of the Germans was a Catholic church, built in Romanesque style, now in ruins, located in the Old City of…
F Mamilla Pool
Mamilla Pool is one of several ancient reservoirs that supplied water to the inhabitants of Jerusalem.
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