Jerusalem has an amazing array of attractions for the traveller to see. The following are some of the must-sees. For more attractions see individual district articles.

The Israel Museum: is the largest museum in Israel. The Museum contains the "shrine of the book" where the dead sea scrolls are kept. It also has a large scale model of Jerusalem in ancient times. It has large archeology and art sections that were renovationed and reopened in 2010. Entrance fee is 45 NIS.

Yad Vashem: is Israel's Holocaust museum. There is no fee to enter but tours can cost about 30 NIS. Children under ten are not allowed to enter the museum proper but they go to other areas.

The garden tomb on Nablus Road, East Jerusalem marks what many believe is the location of Calvary and the tomb of Jesus. The tomb is located in a lush big garden which is a good break away from the hustle and bustle of East Jerusalem. Must do, but only open in the afternoons.

The Biblical Zoo: is one of Israel's most popular tourist sites, in West Jerusalem
Visit the Belzer Rebbe's tish on Friday night in Charedi Jerusalem (men only!)

Old City: the atmospheric historical core of Jerusalem surrounded by Ottoman period walls, filled with sites of massive religious signficance and a bustling approach to life.

Abu Dis: is a Palestinian neighborhood and home to the Al-Quds (Jerusalem) University Campus. The neighborhood is cut in two by the 6-9m high concrete separation barrier. You can visit the site of a mosque and a church with the mosque on the West Bank side and the church on the Jerusalem side.

The Mamilla Cemetary: is worth visiting with its ancient pools and graves of famous Muslim leaders. It is also the subject of controversy as part of the Museum of Tolerance is expected to be constructed on a section of the cemetery.

Excellent tours are provided every week by the Al-Quds University Center for Jerusalem Studies. Including tours of the Old City settlements, Ramparts and the tunnels. Tour guides are academics and historians who focus on the Palestinian perspective.