Things to see in Palestine

174 places worth seeing in Palestine on an illustrated map: Al-Aqsa Mosque, Dome of the Rock, Church of the Nativity, Western Wall and Cavern of the Patriarchs, and more. Zoom in and watch the landmarks, museums, nature and fun appear.

Highlights

  1. Al-Aqsa Mosque The point from where Mohammad is believed to have ascended to heaven. This association has made the building the third-holiest site in Islam
  2. Dome of the Rock (Arabic: Qubbat Al-Sakhra, Hebrew: Kippat HaSela), located in the middle of the sanctuary opposite of the Al-Aqsa Mosque, is probably the mo
  3. Church of the Nativity Undoubtedly the top attraction in Bethlehem, a veritable citadel built fortress-like on top of the cave where Jesus was born to Mary. It is
  4. Western Wall Part of the western retaining wall of the Temple Mount, it was built by Herod the Great during his expansion of the Temple in 20 BCE. The wa
  5. Cavern of the Patriarchs The main religious site in the city. The cave, where the Patriarchs and their wives are buried, is deep underground. Now, people pray in a b
  6. Tomb of the Virgin Mary Directly across from the Church of All Nations, the Tomb of the Virgin is believed to be where the Disciples entombed Mary, the mother of Je
  7. Church of Mary Magdalene This Russian Orthodox Church, with its gilded onion domes, was built by Tsar Alexander III in 1885 in memory of his mother, Maria Alexandrov
  8. Chapel of the Ascension Sacred to Christians and Muslims, this medieval chapel—now part of a mosque—is on the supposed site of Christ's ascension. The chapel was bu
  9. Jacob's Well The spot where it is believed that a Samaritan woman offered a drink from the well to Jesus and he then revealed to her that he was the Mess
  10. Rachel's Tomb Burial place of the matriarch Rachel, wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin is the second most important historical site in Bethle
  11. Milk Grotto Chapel Where Mary supposedly spilled a few drops of breast milk while feeding Jesus as she hid before the Holy Family's escape to Egypt, turning th
  12. Saint Anne's Church This Crusader-era church was built between 1131 and 1138 to replace a Byzantine church. It is traditionally believed to be the spot where An
  13. Mosque of Omar Only mosque in Bethlehem, built in 1860. Rather plain on the inside but somewhat pretty on the outside.
  14. Church of the Flagellation Owned by the Franciscans, this site is traditionally held to be where Christ was flogged by Roman soldiers prior to his crucifixion. Opposit
  15. Marwani Mosque Underground vaulted space within the Temple Mount of Jerusalem, currently as a Muslim prayer hall.
  16. Solomon's Pools Three huge Herodian-era stone carved reservoirs capable of holding 160,000 m³ of water. They are located in a pine tree forest about 3 km fr
  17. The Palestinian Museum Hosts rotating exhibitions on Palestinian history, society and culture.
  18. Jamal Abdel Nasser Mosque The largest mosque within Ramallah.
  19. Fatima Khatun Mosque There has been a mosque at this site since 636 AD. The current building was completed in 1566 AD.
  20. Al-Jawali Mosque Mosque in Hebron, Palestine.
  21. Tell Balata Tell Balata archaeological site, near Nablus, the site contains the remains of a Middle Bronze Age city with a massive fortification wall (c
  22. Abraham Avinu Synagogue First built in 1540, this synagogue was destroyed in 1948 but later rebuilt. It serves as the center of the Jewish community in Hebron.
  23. Tomb of Lazarus This Christian site is in Al Eizariya village, an eastern suburb of Jerusalem in the West Bank. Take bus 36, 63 or 263 from one of the Arab
  24. Eshtemoa synagogue Remains of an ancient Jewish synagogue dating from around the 4th–5th century CE
  25. Qalqilya Zoo Only zoo in Palestine. It houses 170 animals, a small Natural History museum, a children's entertainment park, and on-site restaurants.
  26. Old Jewish Cemetery, Hebron The historic Jewish cemetery in Hebron, dating back to the 13th century. It was largely destroyed after the 1948 Arab-Israeli War but has be
  27. Orthodox Church of Ramallah Greek Orthodox church dating back to 1852.
  28. Sheikh Ali al-Bakka Mosque 13th-century mosque.
  29. Holy Family Church, Ramallah Church in Ramallah, Palestine.
  30. Ein Feshkha The world's lowest oasis, with pools, trees, wildlife, and archaeological remains just northwest of the Dead Sea. You can swim in the pools
  31. Church of Saint George (Tulkarm) Historic Greek Orthodox church and one of the oldest churches in Palestine, established in 1830.
  32. The Freedom Theatre A theatre in the refugee camp hosting a large variety of plays and productions, many concerning the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. With its d
  33. Temple in Jerusalem Structures on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem serving as Israelite religious centers.
  34. Palestine Museum of Natural History Natural history museum in Bethlehem.
  35. Ibn Othman Mosque, Hebron
  36. Hebron University Museum A small antiques museum managed by the university in Hebron, features coins and pottery from the Classical period.
  37. Church of Hope (Ramallah) Evangelical Lutheran Church, built in 1954.
  38. Tomb of Jesse and Ruth These biblical figures are associated with King David. The site includes also a medieval-like Synagogue, built due to the tombs here, and th
  39. Badd Giacaman Museum Also known as Badd Giackaman Museum, this museum is dedicated to the historic olive oil production within Palestine.
  40. Hebron Museum Also known as the Hebron Visitors Center, this is the main museum on the Jewish side of Hebron. It showcases the Jewish history in Hebron up
  41. Wadi Qelt Synagogue This synagogue is thought to be the oldest synagogue in the world. It is part of the "Jericho Royal Winter Palace" complex that was construc
  42. St. Mary's Syriac Orthodox Church Church in Bethlehem.
  43. Yasser Arafat Museum The museum is in the building where Arafat was held under siege by the Israeli Army in 2002. The museum is interesting in a way that it disp
  44. Masjid Al-Aqsa Islamic religious complex atop the Temple Mount in Jerusalem.
  45. Mount Gerizim Mountain in Judea and Samaria Area, Palestine.
  46. Mahmoud Darwish museum Museum and mausoleum dedicated to Mahmoud Darwish (1941-2008), considered Palestine's national poet.
  47. Palestine Hotel The main museum in Palestinian side of Hebron. Housed in the former Palestine Hotel, a magnificent restored building in the old town built i
  48. Great Mosque of Gaza Mosque in Gaza City, Palestine.
  49. Church of Saint Porphyrius Church building in Gaza City, State of Palestine.
  50. Tell Umm el-'Amr Christian archeological site in Palestine.

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