Visit Mea She'arim
Popular places to visit
Ethiopian Church
You can learn about the history of Jerusalem with a stop at Ethiopian Church. Make time for the shops and local tours in this family-friendly area.
Western Wall
This 2,000-year-old structure is one of the world’s holiest sites, where hundreds of praying worshippers make for a stirring sight.
Al-Aqsa Mosque
Part of the sacred Temple Mount site, this lead-domed structure is a fully functioning mosque. It is among the holiest sites in the Islamic world.
Machane Yehuda Market
Get a taste of Jerusalem’s everyday life at this bustling market, home to little stores and stalls by day and restaurants and bars by night.
Israel Museum
Browse the exhibits at this large museum, which hosts valuable art collections as well as precious historical artifacts, including the Dead Sea Scrolls.
Church of the Holy Sepulchre
This famous church stands at the site where, according to Christian belief, Jesus was killed, buried and later raised from the dead.
Activities
From Jerusalem: Petra, Wadi Rum & Aqaba Tour, 3-Days
Jerusalem and Dead Sea Private Tour from Tel Aviv
Full-Day Bethlehem, Jericho, and Jordan River Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Mea She'arim
Mamilla
If you're spending some time in Mamilla, Zion Square and Ben Yehuda Street are top sights worth seeing.
Nachlaot
While visiting Nachlaot, you might make a stop by sights like Machane Yehuda Market and Ben Yehuda Street.
Jerusalem City Centre
Unique features of Jerusalem City Centre include the historical sites and museums. Make a stop by Ben Yehuda Street or Zion Square while you're exploring the area.
Christian Quarter
Christian Quarter is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Lutheran Church of the Redeemer.
Mahane Israel
While Mahane Israel may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Jerusalem Great Synagogue and Mamilla Mall.
Old City
Unique features of Old City include the historical sites and shopping. Make a stop by Via Dolorosa or Convent of the Sisters of Zion while you're exploring the area.