Emek Refaim Travel Guide
Jerusalem
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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.
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 find the perfect gifts to bring home at Ben Yehuda Street. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Jaffa Gate
You can learn about the history of Jerusalem when you stop by Jaffa Gate. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.
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.
Things to do
Galilee, Nazareth and River Jordan tour from Jerusalem/ Tel Aviv
From Jerusalem: Petra, Wadi Rum & Aqaba Tour, 3-Days
Jerusalem and Bethlehem Day Tour from Tel Aviv
Jerusalem Old and New Day Tour from Tel Aviv
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Other neighbourhoods around Emek Refaim
German Colony
German Colony is noteworthy for its cafes, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Hansen House - Design, Media and Technology Center and Museum of Natural History Jerusalem.
Baka
Get to know Baka by checking out its restaurants, historical sites and gardens. Consider a visit to nearby sights like The First Station or Sultan's Pool during your time in the area.
Talbieh
While Talbieh 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 The First Station.
Katamon
Katamon might not have many top sights, but Israel Museum and Holyland Model of Jerusalem are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Rehavia
While visiting Rehavia, you might make a stop by sights like Jerusalem Great Synagogue and Ben Yehuda Street.
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.
- Western Wall
- Al-Aqsa Mosque
- Machane Yehuda Market
- Israel Museum
- Church of the Holy Sepulchre
- Mount of Olives
- Temple Mount
- Dome of the Rock
- Mount Zion
- King David's Tomb
- Tower of David Museum of the History of Jerusalem
- Damascus Gate
- Yad Vashem
- Holyland Model of Jerusalem
- Garden Tomb
- Teddy Stadium
- Dormition Abbey
- Sultan's Pool
- Garden of Gethsemane
- Via Dolorosa