What to do in Kiryat HaYovel

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Places to Visit in Kiryat HaYovel

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Top places to visit

1. Western Wall

The Western Wall, also known as the Al-Buraq Wall, the Kotel or the Wailing Wall, has been a site of pilgrimage for Jews and Muslims for centuries. Its towering sandstone blocks are stuffed with paper prayers. Watch as men, women and children gather here to recite scriptures and touch the ancient stone.
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Western Wall showing a city, landscape views and a sunset

2. Machane Yehuda Market

Explore the historic market of Machane Yehuda to get a feel for the energetic, commercial face of Jerusalem. The market is particularly famous for food, and is home to all kinds of stalls and vendors. If you’re after a traditional Levantine meal, choose one of the many shawarma or falafel stands. For dessert, try a regional favorite like halva or baklava.
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Mahane Yehuda Market showing markets and interior views as well as a family

3. Al-Aqsa Mosque

A long-venerated place of worship for Muslims, the Al-Aqsa Mosque is one of the important religious structures located on the Temple Mount. The site is known in Arabic as Haram esh-Sharif (the Noble Sanctuary). View the rectangular, Islamic-influenced design of the building and learn about its long and fascinating history.
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Al-Aqsa Mosque showing heritage architecture, landscape views and night scenes

4. Israel Museum

The Israel Museum is among the country’s most acclaimed cultural institutions. Discover exhibits ranging from ancient Holy Land artifacts to contemporary art collections and displays detailing important chapters from Israeli history.
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Israel Museum featuring a fountain

5. Temple Mount

The Temple Mount (or Haram al-Sharif, as it is known to Muslims) is a raised area situated close to Jerusalem’s Western Wall. It is considered to be among the holiest sites in the world for Muslim and Jewish people, as well as holding great significance for Christians. Visit the Temple Mount complex to admire the iconic Dome of the Rock and to enjoy beautiful vistas of Jerusalem’s Old City.
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Temple Mount showing a city, heritage architecture and landscape views

Recommended things to do in Kiryat HaYovel

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What to do in Kiryat HaYovel

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Western Wall showing a city, landscape views and a sunset

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.

Western Wall
Mahane Yehuda Market showing markets and street scenes as well as a small group of people

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.

Machane Yehuda Market
Al-Aqsa Mosque showing heritage architecture, landscape views and night scenes

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.

Al-Aqsa Mosque
Jaffa Gate

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.

Jaffa Gate
Ben Yehuda Street

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.

Ben Yehuda Street
Israel Museum showing interior views

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.

Israel Museum
Damascus Gate

Damascus Gate

Learn about the local history of Jerusalem when you spend time at Damascus Gate. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.

Damascus Gate
Temple Mount showing a city, heritage architecture and landscape views

Temple Mount

Visit this holy place to learn about its significance for Muslim, Jewish and Christian people and to enjoy panoramic views of Jerusalem.

Temple Mount
Church of the Holy Sepulchre showing heritage elements and interior views

Church of the Holy Sepulchre

This famous church stands at the site where, according to Christian belief, Jesus was killed, buried and later raised from the dead.

Church of the Holy Sepulchre

 

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Mount of Olives featuring a city, landscape views and a sunset

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kiryat HaYovel worth visiting?
Kiryat HaYovel has a unique mix of attractions, culture and local charm. Whether you're into nature, history or local cuisine, there's plenty to enjoy here.
How do I spend a day in Kiryat HaYovel?
Once you've checked off top attractions like Jerusalem Archaeological Park & Davidson Centre and Haas Promenade, spend the rest of your day exploring the retail and food options in Kiryat HaYovel.
What is the top tourist attraction in Kiryat HaYovel?
You can't leave without exploring Jerusalem Archaeological Park & Davidson Centre, ranked the top tourist attraction in Kiryat HaYovel.
Is three days enough to stay in Kiryat HaYovel?
Three days will give you time to tick off the leading city attractions, like Jerusalem Archaeological Park & Davidson Centre, Haas Promenade and Burnt House. The average stay in Kiryat HaYovel is four days. If you have the urge to extend your escape, Jerusalem isn't far away.
Is Kiryat HaYovel a walkable city?
Some key attractions in Kiryat HaYovel, including Museum of Natural History Jerusalem and U. Nahon Museum of Italian Jewish Art, are within walking distance. You can also visit several of the city's neighbourhoods on foot. Only 5 kilometres from the city centre of Kiryat HaYovel is Mamilla and Nachlaot is 5 kilometres away.
What are some activities to do in Kiryat HaYovel with kids?
If you are after sights and activities for all the family, check out these fantastic ideas for what to do in Kiryat HaYovel with kids.

What to do in Kiryat HaYovel for adults?
There's no shortage of things to do in Kiryat HaYovel, with experiences for adults of all ages. Finish your day off at Notre Dame of Jerusalem Centre or Yad Vashem.
Are there free things to do in Kiryat HaYovel?
One of the simplest ways to find free things to do in Kiryat HaYovel is to speak with a local tour guide. You'll get insider recommendations on exciting neighbourhoods, parks and other top attractions you can visit without taking your wallet out. Haas Promenade is one place that doesn't have an admission fee.