How To Make The Most Of Your 72-Hours In Jerusalem!
There are so many wonderful destinations to explore in this world. Sometimes we can do it at length, other times we have just a long weekend to do it in.
How can you make the most of your visit even if it's short, 72 hours short? PLAN WELL!
Even when only have 72-hours to spend, you can still have an amazing travel experience. You can explore the local culture, take in the sites, and interact with people...When you pre-plan your stay.
72-hours trips can go deep, be fun and rewarding!
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The Russian Church, Jerusalem
How To Maximize On Your 72-Hour Visit To The Holy City Of Jerusalem!
Jerusalem is the capital of Israel. It is a beautifully unique city. This city is not just spectacular, it is interesting, engaging, and buzzing with a special kind of energy!
Jerusalem has spiritual healing powers as well as uniting people from around the world no matter what religion or faith they hold; Christianity, Judaism, or Islam. As soon as you cross the city limits, a holy feeling (for lack of a better word) will wash over you…and it is a wonderful feeling!
The Old City of Jerusalem
Hotel
The Mamilla Hotel has a perfect location- it’s between the old city and the new Jerusalem. Literally located at the crossroads of the city's celebrated past and future, the Jaffe Gate. It is absolutely stunning! Stylish design and amazing views of the city. It is just a short walk to the old city and the most visited religious sites Jerusalem is famous for. It is also close enough to enjoy the new part of the capital. Have drinks on the rooftop while watching the sun set over the city, it’s glorious!
Image credit: The Mamila Hotel
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Museums
Jerusalem has so much to offer in this department! It is a tough choice when having just three days, my favorites would have to be…
Yad Vashem -This is Israel’s official tribute to the Holocaust. Granted it is a difficult place to visit, but I do believe we all need to visit it. Here you will learn, experience, and be aware so it does not happen again, to any nation around the world!
The Israel museum - This museum is considered to be one of the best in the world. It is probably most famous for the Dead Sea Scrolls on display is the Shrine of the Book.
Tower of David - This place is not just a museum it symbolizes Jerusalem; it’s about maintaining hope, strength, and continuity through time. It’s a citadel, an archeologist treasure if you will going back about 3,000 years. Here you’ll find history, spectacular panoramic views of the city, and a connection you’ll feel that will blow you away.
The walls surrounding the Old City of Jerusalem.
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Food pitstops
Food choices are many in Jerusalem! Here are a few picks for you to enjoy…
While exploring the wonderful open-air Shuk- Machne Yehuda you will find many little restaurants spread throughout offering gorgeous and authentic foods true to Israeli-Meditarreanian-Jerusalem cuisine. Yemenite food in Jahnun Bar, Ishtabach for Kurdish delights, and taste Jerusalem mixed grill dish at Hatzot.
Machne Yehuda market, Jerusalem.
When you’re exploring the old city you must try the Jerusalem bagel!
The Jerusalem Bagle
Have lunch or dinner at Machneyuda, a restaurant belonging to world-renowned chef Asaf Granit.
Tommy’s - A quality meat restaurant located in the heart of the city. The menu offers street food with a gourmet twist.
Sightseeing
The Old City has holy sites for all three major religions, it has been a center of religion and history for thousands of years. Judean kings to the modern State of Israel.
These are the Do-Not-Miss places to explore:
Walk through the shuk of the Muslim Quarter of the old city down to the Jewish quarter. It’s a bustling colorful area.
The shuk in the Muslim Quarter.
Walk on the city’s walls. It would feel like you’re stepping back to ancient times. Not to mention the views are stunning!
Visit the Western Wall, Cardo street, and the Jewish Quarter.
Visit the Armenian Mount Zion Church. Here you will find the room where the last supper of Jesus took place.
PRO TIP! Tickets need to be booked at least six months in advance for this place…Go down to the Western Wall Tunnels- A complex of underground tunnels that tell a unique story!
The Western Wall, Jerusalem.
Visit the Christ Church, the oldest Protestant Church building in the Middle East!
Christ Church in Jerusalem.
Walk the Via Dolorosa route believed to be the path Jesus has walked to his crucifixion. The Antonia Fortress and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a celebrated place of Christian pilgrimage that has been built on the site where Jesus was crucified are included in this amazing walk.
Via Dolorose trail in Jerusalem.
El-Marwani Mosque is used as a Muslim prayer hall leading down from the al-Aqsa Mosque, under the Temple Mount.
Wander through Machne Yehuda's open-air market, from there you walk to Yaffo street and on to the pedestrianized street Ben Yehuda, from here continue to Nahalat Shiva, Yemin Moshe, and Nachlaot. Walkthrough The German Colony leading to the first train station of Jerusalem, it has been renovated and now you can find galleries and eateries there.
Yemin Moshe, Jerusalem
Jerusalem is a city you’ll have to return to, right?
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Yours,
Diti