Culture

Travel through thousands of years of history at the Citadel Museum (Tel: 972-2-6265333) which serves as a constant reminder of how many times Jerusalem has been conquered and re-conquered over the centuries.

Marvel at the Dead Sea Scrolls, walk through beautiful ancient synagogues and discover the huge art and antiquities collection at the Israel museum Ruppin Blvd (Tel: 972-26708811).

Uncover the true horror of the holocaust at Yad Vashem, a memorial and exceptionally moving new museum.

Gaze at some of the most ancient artifacts in the world at the Bible Lands Museum Row 25 Granot Street (Tel: 927-2561106).

For an extensive museum list check www.museum.co.il

Mini Israel – see it all in small, based in Latrun, a 20-minute drive from Jerusalem – a perfect stop before your departure back home.

Shopping

Markets

Damascus Gate

Crowded gate with market leading into Arab Quarter

Ha-Zanhanim Street Jerusalem

Mahane Yehuda Market

Bustling outdoor food and goods market

Agripas Street and Jaffa Street Jerusalem

Ben Yehuda Pedestrian Street for Judaica, arts, crafts and souvenirs, from July to September watch out for the colourful fairs filled with jewellery, food and art stalls.

Nachalat Shiva is a trendy pedestrian precinct just off Kikar Zion with lots of sidewalk restaurants, cafes, pubs, small boutiques and arts/crafts shops.

Malha Mall

180 stores under one roof

Malha Jerusalem 96950

T: +972-2-678 8448