Church of the Visitation
Church
Franciscan sanctuary on the site of Mary Magdalene's visit to the mother of John the Baptist.
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Church
Franciscan sanctuary on the site of Mary Magdalene's visit to the mother of John the Baptist.
This 25-hectare nonprofit zoo & aquarium features exhibits of animal species mentioned in the Bible.
Aquarium
Striking aquarium with tours of Israeli-themed habitats, stringray-feeding sessions & shark tanks.
History museum
Medieval citadel on the site of forts dating back 2,000 years & a museum of Jerusalem's history.
Tourist attraction
Windmill built in 1857, now with neighborhood views & a visitors center with wine tastings.
Elegant rooms & suites in an upscale hotel featuring 2 restaurants & a bar, plus a garden terrace.
Historical place
One of the remaining gates of the historic Old City walls, built in the 16th century.
Restaurant
Relaxed option serving breakfast staples, light bites & sweet treats, plus wine & sidewalk seating.
Place of worship
Religious artifacts fill this ancient tomb believed to be the burial site of the Virgin Mary.
Catholic church
Small 12th-c. church, built on the purported site of the cave where John the Baptist was born.
Archaeological site
Archeological mound at crest of hill, dating from the Bronze Age and identified with ancient Azekah.
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