What's Old City like?
Old City is notable for its historical sites. You might want to seek out the neighbourhood's shops while you're here. Learn about local heritage at landmarks such as Via Dolorosa and Western Wall. There's plenty more to see, including Convent of the Sisters of Zion and Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
How to get to Old City
Flying to:
- Tel Aviv (TLV-Ben Gurion), 26.2 mi (42.1 km) from Old City
Things to see and do in and around Old City
What to see in Old City
- Via Dolorosa
- Convent of the Sisters of Zion
- Church of the Holy Sepulchre
- Western Wall
- Western Wall Tunnel
Things to do in Old City
- Tower of David Museum of the History of Jerusalem
- Chain of Generations Center
- Arab Souk Market
- Alone on the Walls Exhibit
- Greek Orthodox Patriarchate Museum
Other popular Old City attractions
- Dome of the Rock
- Temple Mount
- Christ Church
- Al-Aqsa Mosque
- Damascus Gate
When is the best time to visit Jerusalem?
- Hottest months: August, July, September, June (average 26°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 12°C)
- Rainiest months: January, February, March, December (average 34 mm of rainfall)