Things to Do in Palestine

There are 81 attractions in Palestine. Western Wall, ancient jewish prayer wall in jerusalem's old city, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Western Wall
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Western Wall
Ancient Jewish prayer wall in Jerusalem's Old City
Archaeological Site
Al-Aqsa Mosque
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Al-Aqsa Mosque
Islamic holy mosque compound within Jerusalem's Old City
Mosque
Church of the Nativity
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Church of the Nativity
Biblical basilica marking traditional birthplace of Jesus
Church
Dome of the Rock
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Dome of the Rock
Islamic shrine on Temple Mount with gold dome
Mosque
Hisham's Palace
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Hisham's Palace
Umayyad archaeological complex with ornate early Islamic mosaics
Ruins
Temple in Jerusalem
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Temple in Jerusalem
Ancient sacred site in Jerusalem central to religions
Temple
Church of the Holy Sepulchre
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Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Christian church in Jerusalem housing crucifixion and resurrection sites
Church
Temple Mount
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Temple Mount
Historic religious plateau housing Al-Aqsa and Dome structures
Hill
Mount of Olives
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Mount of Olives
Ridge east of Jerusalem with major religious sites
Mountain
Cave of the Patriarchs
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Cave of the Patriarchs
Ancient subterranean shrine and biblical patriarchs' tombs
Tomb
Qumran
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Qumran
Archaeological site near Dead Sea where scrolls discovered
Archaeological Site
Mount Gerizim
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Mount Gerizim
Sacred West Bank mountain important to Samaritans
Mountain
Damascus Gate
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Damascus Gate
Prominent Jerusalem Old City gate and historic market entrance
Monument
Jaffa Gate
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Jaffa Gate
Historic Jerusalem Old City gate near Tower of David
Building
Kidron Valley
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Kidron Valley
Biblical valley east of Jerusalem with ancient tombs
Valley
Tower of David
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Tower of David
Ancient Jerusalem citadel housing a museum with city views
Museum
Golden Gate (Jerusalem)
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Golden Gate (Jerusalem)
Sealed eastern Jerusalem gate with deep religious significance
Building
Holy Lavra of Saint Sabbas
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Holy Lavra of Saint Sabbas
Ancient Orthodox monastery in the Judean Desert near Jerusalem
Religious Site
Mosque of Omar (Jerusalem)
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Mosque of Omar (Jerusalem)
Jerusalem mosque opposite the Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Mosque
Great Mosque of Gaza
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Great Mosque of Gaza
Historic mosque in Gaza City, oldest in the region
Mosque
Chapel of the Ascension
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Chapel of the Ascension
Small shrine on Mount of Olives marking Ascension spot
Church
Church of Mary Magdalene
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Church of Mary Magdalene
Russian Orthodox church on Mount of Olives, distinctive domes
Religious Site
Church of Saint Porphyrius
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Church of Saint Porphyrius
One of Gaza's oldest churches, active Orthodox parish
Religious Site
Dung Gate
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Dung Gate
Southern Old City gate of Jerusalem near Temple Mount
Building
Gibeah
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Gibeah
Ancient biblical hilltop site in the West Bank
Mountain
Mount Ebal
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Mount Ebal
Biblical mountain in West Bank associated with ancient ceremonies
Mountain
Herod's Gate
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Herod's Gate
City gate in Jerusalem's Old City, Muslim Quarter
Building
Joseph's Tomb
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Joseph's Tomb
Religious tomb and disputed pilgrimage site in Nablus
Tomb
Jacob's Well
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Jacob's Well
Biblical well near Nablus and Christian pilgrimage site
Archaeological Site
Antonia Fortress
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Antonia Fortress
Ancient fortress near Jerusalem's Temple Mount
Castle
Dome of the Chain
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Dome of the Chain
Early Islamic domed shrine beside the Al-Aqsa compound.
Religious Site
Masjid Al-Aqsa
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Masjid Al-Aqsa
Third-holiest site in Islam, large compound in Jerusalem
Mosque
Rachel's Tomb
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Rachel's Tomb
Burial site revered in Jewish and Islamic traditions
Tomb
Rockefeller Archeological Museum
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Rockefeller Archeological Museum
Archaeological museum exhibiting Levantine artifacts from biblical periods
Museum
Church of Saint Anne, Jerusalem
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Church of Saint Anne, Jerusalem
Crusader-era church near Jerusalem's Lions' Gate, famed acoustics
Church
Milk Grotto Chapel
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Milk Grotto Chapel
Small chapel in Bethlehem revered by Christian pilgrims
Religious Site
Mosque of Omar (Bethlehem)
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Mosque of Omar (Bethlehem)
Historic Bethlehem mosque adjacent to Manger Square
Mosque
Tell es-Sultan
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Tell es-Sultan
One of world's oldest settlements; archaeological mound
Archaeological Site
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Tirzah (Tell el-Farah North)
Ancient Canaanite settlement and archaeological tell
Archaeological Site
Church of the Flagellation
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Church of the Flagellation
Religious Site
Church of the Redeemer, Jerusalem
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Church of the Redeemer, Jerusalem
Lutheran Protestant church in Jerusalem's Old City
Church
Monastery of the Temptation
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Monastery of the Temptation
Cliffside monastery above Jericho associated with Jesus' temptation
Religious Site
Tomb of the Prophets
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Tomb of the Prophets
Ancient burial complex traditionally associated with biblical prophets
Monument
Holy Family Church
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Holy Family Church
Roman Catholic church serving Gaza community
Religious Site
Al-Marwani Mosque
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Al-Marwani Mosque
Prayer hall beneath Al-Aqsa compound, historic structure
Mosque
Al-Walaja
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Al-Walaja
Palestinian village near Jerusalem, hillside community
Ruins
Alexandrium
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Alexandrium
Archaeological site in northern West Bank, Hellenistic remains
Fort
St. George's Monastery
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St. George's Monastery
Clifftop Byzantine monastery in Wadi Qelt, pilgrimage site
Religious Site
Great Mosque of Nablus
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Great Mosque of Nablus
Central Nablus mosque with Mamluk and Ottoman elements
Mosque
Solomon's Pools
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Solomon's Pools
Ancient stepped reservoirs supplying water to Jerusalem
Reservoir
Gaza synagogue
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Gaza synagogue
Historic synagogue site in the Gaza Strip
Archaeological Site
Tel Dothan
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Tel Dothan
Ancient archaeological mound identified with biblical Dothan
Archaeological Site
The Palestinian Museum
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The Palestinian Museum
Museum documenting Palestinian history, culture, and diaspora
Museum
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Al Mat'haf
Museum in Gaza Strip
Museum
An-Nasr Mosque
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An-Nasr Mosque
Mosque in the West Bank
Mosque
Betar (ancient city)
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Betar (ancient city)
Ancient Judean fortress town, final Bar Kokhba stronghold
Archaeological Site
Sayed al-Hashim Mosque
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Sayed al-Hashim Mosque
Historic mosque and local religious shrine in Gaza
Mosque
Shuqba Cave
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Shuqba Cave
Prehistoric archaeological cave with Natufian-era human remains
Archaeological Site
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Al Qarara Cultural Museum
Local cultural museum in Gaza Strip documenting heritage
Museum
Al-Buraq Mosque
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Al-Buraq Mosque
Mosque in the West Bank with local religious significance
Mosque
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Al-Shamah Mosque
Local mosque in Gaza Strip serving nearby worshippers
Mosque
Fatima Khatun Mosque
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Fatima Khatun Mosque
Historic mosque in the West Bank with Ottoman origins
Mosque
Jamal Abdel Nasser Mosque
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Jamal Abdel Nasser Mosque
Mosque in West Bank with local historical significance
Mosque
Manger Square
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Manger Square
Public square in Bethlehem near the Church of Nativity
Plaza
Qasr al-Basha
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Qasr al-Basha
Historic fortress-palace in Gaza City, now museum
Palace
Tell Umm el-'Amr
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Tell Umm el-'Amr
Ruinous archaeological site in the Gaza Strip
Monument
Tomb of Samuel
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Tomb of Samuel
Traditional burial site of the prophet Samuel, hilltop shrine
Archaeological Site
Al-Jawali Mosque
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Al-Jawali Mosque
Mosque in the West Bank, historic local worship site
Mosque
Al-Khadra Mosque
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Al-Khadra Mosque
Mosque in the West Bank with local significance
Mosque
Katib al-Wilaya Mosque
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Katib al-Wilaya Mosque
Local mosque in Gaza Strip's urban area
Mosque
Tell Balata
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Tell Balata
Archaeological site near Nablus, ancient Shechem ruins
Archaeological Site
Tell el-Ajjul
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Tell el-Ajjul
Bronze Age archaeological site in Gaza Strip
Archaeological Site
Tell es-Sakan
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Tell es-Sakan
Early Bronze Age port settlement remains in Gaza
Archaeological Site
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Nablus Football Stadium
Football stadium serving Nablus, hosting local matches
Park
Archelais
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Archelais
Ancient archaeological site in the West Bank
Ruins
Battir train station
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Battir train station
Small railway station serving Battir village, West Bank
Railroad Station
Burj Beitin
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Burj Beitin
Archaeological tell near Beitin with ancient remains
Ruins
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Abu Salman
Ruins
Birthplace of Jesus: Church of the Nativity and the Pilgrimage Route, Bethlehem
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Birthplace of Jesus: Church of the Nativity and the Pilgrimage Route, Bethlehem
Church of the Nativity, traditional birthplace of Jesus.
Historical Site
Hebron/Al-Khalil Old Town
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Hebron/Al-Khalil Old Town
Ancient Palestinian city with Ibrahimi Mosque and dense souq
Historical Site
Palestine: Land of Olives and Vines – Cultural Landscape of Southern Jerusalem, Battir
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Palestine: Land of Olives and Vines – Cultural Landscape of Southern Jerusalem, Battir
Agricultural terraced landscape with ancient olive cultivation
Historical Site