German Colony
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Ben Yehuda Street
During your visit to Jerusalem, you can do some window-shopping at Ben Yehuda Street. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
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.
Things to do
Travel To Bethlehem, Jericho & Jordan River - Group Guided Tour from Jerusalem
Full-Day Bethlehem, Jericho, and Jordan River Tour
Travel From Jerusalem To Bethlehem and Dead Sea - Daily Group West Bank Tour
From Jerusalem: Petra, Wadi Rum & Aqaba Tour, 3-Days
A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Jerusalem's Old City
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Other neighbourhoods around German Colony
Emek Refaim
If you're spending some time in Emek Refaim, Hansen House - Design, Media and Technology Center and Museum of Natural History Jerusalem are top sights worth seeing.
Baka
Check out the restaurants, historic sites, and gardens while spending some time in Baka. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighborhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like The First Station or Sultan's Pool.
Talbieh
While there might not be top attractions in Talbieh, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Jerusalem Great Synagogue and The First Station.
Yemin Moshe
You'll enjoy the monuments and parks in Yemin Moshe. You might want to make time for a stop at Sultan's Pool or Mishkenot Sha’ananim.
Katamon
While Katamon isn't home to many top sights, Israel Museum and Holyland Model of Jerusalem are some notable places to visit nearby.
Mahane Israel
When in Mahane Israel, you can plan a visit to French Square and Jerusalem Great Synagogue, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.