Things to Do in Jerusalem with Children

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Things to Do in Jerusalem with Kids

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  • OhanaR
    Florida192 contributions
    I wasn’t sure what to expect and was concerned that I would somehow offend others here. But I don’t think I did, and I was as respected as anyone else.

    It’s a powerful moving experience. Men and women are separated and my husband and I had different experiences - men have access to a museum and library that women do not.

    Sit in a chair and observe. Pray. And visit the wall. Put your on it and realize that you are touching a 4th century BC wall. Take time to take that in.
    Written 22 May 2023
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  • Li J
    Dasmarinas City, Philippines58 contributions
    The highlight for me was seeing the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Aleppo Codex. The Bible's authenticity became more evident for me. The different galleries were also worth the visit as they showed Israel throughout the centuries till present day. The only drawback would be walking under the sun to get to the scale model of the city of David and the Dead Sea Scrolls. Bring a hat, light long sleeves shirt, or wear lots of sunscreen.
    Written 27 May 2023
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  • Mfandml
    Winter Haven, FL342 contributions
    Very interesting tour. 3-D model put together live tremendously helped understand the history of Jerusalem and the Temple Mount. Walking under the Muslim Quarter is amazing.
    Written 12 May 2023
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  • Mary D
    Phoenix, AZ55 contributions
    The view overlooking Old Jerusalem including the City of David, as well as the Garden of Gethsemane is breathtaking.
    Written 17 April 2023
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  • Grant G
    7 contributions
    I Visited this Tomb of Jesus when I Visited Jerusalem with my Friends . It's a Very quiet Peaceful place to Spend a Couple hours in . The Garden around the Tomb is furnished with Benches to Sit and Take in the Atmosphere of the Christian Atmosphere .It's Worth Visiting while you're here .
    Written 5 May 2023
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  • Rob M
    Cheyenne, WY7,563 contributions
    Beautiful and well maintained. Parking can be challenging. However, this is a small, peaceful location that doesn't take long to see, yet it has a significant meaning.
    Written 12 April 2023
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  • isaac t
    Hod Hasharon, Israel13 contributions
    The best fruits fish cheese bread everything under one roof
    Many restaurant
    This shuck have a surprise pearl
    “The shuck iraquí” most beautiful greens and fruit not expensive gentle persons
    The real Jerusalem
    Written 31 May 2023
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  • Mfandml
    Winter Haven, FL342 contributions
    Very interesting guided tour of excavated areas, including history and walk through Hezekiah’s tunnel. The wet side of tunnel is well worth it. Bring shorts, wet shoes and a flashlight. It might be challenging if you suffer from claustrophobia but it is really cool
    Written 12 May 2023
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  • Noraatc
    Sudbury, MA33,658 contributions
    We went to the Jewish Quarter on a Friday afternoon, after the City of David Tour, which lasted for three hours and we needed a little break. We started with the Western Wall of course, my husband said the prayer in the men’s section, while I waited for him in the women’s section but didn’t join the believers as I am not one of them. Everyone was very polite and didn’t mind my presence in this sacred place.

    It was delightful to browse the old streets of the Jewish Quarter in the crowds of Orthodox men, women and charming kids, who were very busy with their Shabbat preparations. We also took a look at the restored Hurva Synagogue and discovered the traces of the 1948 War of Independence: the battles had been happening right in the center of the Old City… the Rothschild House and the memorial to 48 City Defenders who perished in the fierce battle for Jerusalem tell you the story of those glorious and tragic days.
    Written 18 April 2023
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  • Mary D
    Phoenix, AZ55 contributions
    The murals outside and inside are breathtaking. This is an active church operated by multiple Christian (catholic) churches.
    Written 17 April 2023
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  • Andre
    Netanya, Israel13 contributions
    Being in a zoo after decades avoiding them, this zoo was a pleasant surprise. The fact there is a train ride that takes you to its highest point (a mini replica of an intended Noah’s Ark) and you can come down passing most of the exhibits was a plus.
    Written 18 May 2023
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  • Warren
    Voorhees, NJ3 contributions
    Jerusalem is a magical city like none other. The ancient and modern history is everywhere you walk. The people are amazing and friendly. The food is wonderful wherever you go. Felt very safe at all times as well. Do not wait any longer to go!
    Written 21 March 2023
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  • Noraatc
    Sudbury, MA33,658 contributions
    The Cardo Maximus was the wide boulevard of the ancient Roman city of Aelia Capitolina, the are established by the Roman Emperor Hadrian in 135 AD on the site of the destroyed city of Jerusalem. It was a busy market street back in the Roman and Byzantine days and the artisan shops are still flourishing around it now. Only the remnants of the Roman columns are left and they are visible from the street level.
    Written 12 April 2023
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  • Caleb P
    5 contributions
    Instead of visiting a museum, you are helping create the museum. Great explanations of the history, ancient and recent, were provided; and also of the archeological process. Great for both adults and children. Priceless.
    Written 9 April 2023
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  • SmartTraveler
    Muar, Malaysia657 contributions
    Our guide brought us to this interesting site in Jerusalem. We walked through a steep car park towards a church. It has a Byzantine dome clustered with marble columns and large arch-shaped windows. It was built near the House of High Priest Caiaphas who judged Jesus.

    The Church of St Peter Gallicantu commemorates the triple denial of Peter to Jesus, his repentance, and their reconciliation. It was built over a ruin in 457 CE. The French Assumptionists rebuild it in 1931CE. Inside are displays of the Cockcrow, the Woman, and the Roman soldier. It was inscribed "Woman, I know him not"!  The Byzantine interior has mosaics inlaid and renaissance paintings, Gallincantu,  in Latin, means the Rooster Crows.

    Underneath the church is a dungeon jailroom and a visible manhole at above. It was used to rope down Jesus  into the dungeon cell, before the cruxification.
    Written 5 March 2023
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