What's Old City Like?
Old City is notable for its historical sites. You might want to seek out the neighborhood's shops while you're here. Learn about local heritage at landmarks like 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:
- Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), 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
- Dome of the Rock
Things to Do in Old City
- Tower of David Museum of the History of Jerusalem
- Arab Souk Market
- Alone on the Walls Exhibit
- Greek Orthodox Patriarchate Museum
- Rachel Ben-Zvi Centre
Other Popular Old City Attractions
- Temple Mount
- Al-Aqsa Mosque
- Damascus Gate
- Monastery of St. Saviour
- Jaffa Gate
When Is the Best Time to Visit Jerusalem?
- Hottest months: August, July, September, June (average 78°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 54°F)
- Rainiest months: January, February, March, December (average 1 inches of rainfall)