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Places to visit in Israel — page 2

Israel occupies the Southern Levant, bordered by Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Egypt, with the Mediterranean along its western coast, the Red Sea at its southern t...

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Reviewed by Elena Voss · Roavina Travel Editor

Israel occupies the Southern Levant, bordered by Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Egypt, with the Mediterranean along its western coast, the Red Sea at its southern tip and Earth's lowest point, near the Dead Sea, to the east. Two cities carry most of what a visitor comes for and they are nothing alike. Jerusalem is the government seat and proclaimed capital, holding the sites the three Abrahamic religions hold in common; Tel Aviv is the largest urban area and the economic centre, a twentieth-century city on a beach. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict persists, and it governs where a visitor can go and when as firmly as any opening time does.

Checked 2026-08-25

Cities

Every city catalogued in this country so far, ranked by how much there is to see.

Practical information

Language spoken
Hebrew; Arabic has special status
National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
Dialling code
+972
International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
Currency
Israeli new shekel (ILS)
Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
Emergency number
100 police · 101 ambulance · 102 fire
Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
Plug type
Type C and H · 230 V
Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
Tap water
Not recorded
No verified nationwide visitor statement was recorded for this content pack

Top things to see

Ranked by importance — sitelinks, pageviews and heritage status, not editor preference.

  1. Rothschild Boulevard Rothschild Boulevard
    07 1 hr 30 min

    Rothschild Boulevard

    Rothschild Boulevard is a principal tree-lined avenue in central Tel Aviv, Israel. It forms the core public-space spine of the UNESCO-inscribed White City, recognized for its outstanding collection of Bauhaus and International Style architecture.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Tel Aviv
  2. City of David Archaeological Park City of David Archaeological Park
    08 2 hours

    City of David Archaeological Park

    The City of David Archaeological Park is an independent ticketed archaeological park situated south of Jerusalem's Old City walls. It encompasses excavated remains associated with the ancient core of Jerusalem, identified with the biblical City of David.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Jerusalem
  3. Mount Zion Mount Zion
    09 1 hour

    Mount Zion

    Mount Zion is a hill in Jerusalem with deep historical and religious significance across multiple faiths.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Jerusalem
  4. Sarona Sarona
    10 2 hours

    Sarona

    שרונה

    Sarona is a restored historical site in central Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, centred on a former Templar colony established by German Protestant settlers in the nineteenth century.

    • Must see
    • Activity
    • Tel Aviv
  5. Tel Aviv Port Tel Aviv Port
    11 2 hours

    Tel Aviv Port

    נמל תל אביב

    Tel Aviv Port is a waterfront leisure and commercial district on Tel Aviv-Yafo’s Mediterranean coast.

    • Must see
    • Activity
    • Tel Aviv
  6. Habima National Theatre Habima National Theatre
    12 2 hours

    Habima National Theatre

    Habima National Theatre is Israel's national theatre, located in Tel Aviv at Habima Square. Established in 1917 in Moscow and relocated to Mandatory Palestine in 1928, it holds significant cultural and historical importance.

    • Must see
    • Art and culture venue
    • Tel Aviv
  7. Suzanne Dellal Centre for Dance and Theatre Suzanne Dellal Centre for Dance and Theatre
    13 1 hour

    Suzanne Dellal Centre for Dance and Theatre

    מרכז סוזן דלל למחול ולתיאטרון

    The Suzanne Dellal Centre for Dance and Theatre is Tel Aviv-Yafo's principal dance campus and a major cultural landmark in the Neve Tzedek neighbourhood.

    • Must see
    • Art and culture venue
    • Tel Aviv
  8. Yitzhak Rabin Center Yitzhak Rabin Center
    14 2 hours

    Yitzhak Rabin Center

    מרכז יצחק רבין לחקר ישראל

    The Yitzhak Rabin Center is a museum and research institution in Tel Aviv-Yafo dedicated to the life and legacy of Yitzhak Rabin, the fifth Prime Minister of Israel.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Tel Aviv
  9. Nahalat Binyamin Pedestrian Mall Nahalat Binyamin Pedestrian Mall
    15 1 hr 30 min

    Nahalat Binyamin Pedestrian Mall

    Nahalat Binyamin Pedestrian Mall is a pedestrianised street in central Tel Aviv, Israel. It functions as a dedicated crafts market with scheduled market operations, operating distinctly from the neighbouring Carmel Market.

    • Must see
    • Market
    • Tel Aviv
  10. Kidron Valley Kidron Valley
    16 2 hours

    Kidron Valley

    Kidron Valley is a deep ravine on the eastern side of the Old City of Jerusalem, running between the Temple Mount and the Mount of Olives.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Jerusalem
  11. Jewish Quarter Jewish Quarter
    17 2 hours

    Jewish Quarter

    The Jewish Quarter is one of four traditional quarters in the walled Old City of Jerusalem. It occupies the southeastern sector of the historic enclosure, with boundaries roughly corresponding to ancient divisions.

    • Must see
    • Activity
    • Jerusalem
  12. HaTachana HaTachana
    18 2 hours

    HaTachana

    מתחם התחנה

    HaTachana is a heritage and visitor precinct in Tel Aviv-Yafo that reuses the historic Jaffa railway station. The original station was part of the Jaffa-Jerusalem railway, one of the earliest rail lines in the region.

    • Must see
    • Activity
    • Tel Aviv
  13. Azor Museum Azor Museum
    19 1 hr 30 min

    Azor Museum

    מוזיאון אזור

    Azor Museum is a local heritage museum in Azor, within the Tel Aviv metropolitan area.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Tel Aviv
  14. Western Wall Tunnels Western Wall Tunnels
    20 2 hours

    Western Wall Tunnels

    The Western Wall Tunnels are an underground archaeological route beside the northern extension of the Western Wall in Jerusalem’s Old City.

    • Must see
    • Activity
    • Jerusalem
  15. Bat Yam Museum of Art Bat Yam Museum of Art
    21 1 hr 30 min

    Bat Yam Museum of Art

    מוזיאון בת-ים לאמנות עכשווית

    Bat Yam Museum of Art is a contemporary art museum in Bat Yam, the coastal city immediately south of Tel Aviv-Yafo. Its Hebrew name, מוזיאון בת-ים לאמנות עכשווית, identifies its focus on contemporary art.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Tel Aviv
  16. Muslim Quarter Muslim Quarter
    22 2 hours

    Muslim Quarter

    The Muslim Quarter occupies the northeastern part of Jerusalem’s walled Old City and is the largest and most populous of its four traditional quarters.

    • Must see
    • Activity
    • Jerusalem
  17. Beit Abba
    23 2 hours

    Beit Abba

    בית אבא

    Beit Abba, בית אבא, is listed as a museum in the Tel Aviv-Yafo visitor inventory.

    • Must see
    • Activity
    • Tel Aviv
  18. Christian Quarter Christian Quarter
    24 2 hours

    Christian Quarter

    The Christian Quarter is one of the four traditional quarters of the Old City of Jerusalem. It occupies the northwestern quadrant of the walled city and contains numerous sites of profound significance to Christianity.

    • Must see
    • Activity
    • Jerusalem
  19. Armenian Quarter Armenian Quarter
    25 2 hours

    Armenian Quarter

    The Armenian Quarter is one of the four traditional quarters of the Old City of Jerusalem. It occupies the southwestern corner of the walled city and represents the smallest of the four quarters by population.

    • Must see
    • Activity
    • Jerusalem
  20. Bet Eliyahu Bet Eliyahu
    26 2 hours

    Bet Eliyahu

    מוזיאון ההגנה

    Bet Eliyahu, known locally as מוזיאון ההגנה, is a museum in Tel Aviv-Yafo dedicated to the Haganah, the Jewish defense organization that operated during the British Mandate period before the establishment of Israel.

    • Must see
    • Activity
    • Tel Aviv
  21. Old City of Jerusalem Old City of Jerusalem
    27 45 min

    Old City of Jerusalem

    העיר העתיקה

    The Old City of Jerusalem is a walled area within the modern city of Jerusalem, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981. It holds profound significance for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Jerusalem
  22. Herta and Paul Amir Building Herta and Paul Amir Building
    28 2 hours

    Herta and Paul Amir Building

    הבניין ע״ש שמואל והרטה עמיר

    The Herta and Paul Amir Building is a museum building in Tel Aviv-Yafo, known locally as הבניין ע״ש שמואל והרטה עמיר. Its distinctive identity comes from its role as a formal cultural building within the city’s museum landscape.

    • Must see
    • Activity
    • Tel Aviv
  23. Herzlilinblum Museum Herzlilinblum Museum
    29 1 hr 30 min

    Herzlilinblum Museum

    הרצלילינבלום

    Herzlilinblum Museum is a cultural institution listed in the Tel Aviv-Yafo visitor inventory and referenced in Wikidata as Q7037613.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Tel Aviv
  24. Hussamssa Hussamssa
    30 2 hours

    Hussamssa

    חוסמסה

    Hussamssa, also known locally as חוסמסה, is a museum listed in the Tel Aviv-Yafo visitor inventory. The institution is a recognized cultural site within the municipality and offers travelers a destination beyond the city’s best-known museums.

    • Must see
    • Activity
    • Tel Aviv
  25. Jabotinsky Institute in Israel Jabotinsky Institute in Israel
    31 2 hours

    Jabotinsky Institute in Israel

    מכון ז'בוטינסקי בישראל

    The Jabotinsky Institute in Israel is a specialised museum and research centre in Tel Aviv-Yafo devoted to Ze’ev Jabotinsky, his writing, political activity and historical legacy.

    • Must see
    • Activity
    • Tel Aviv

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata ·

Common questions

How long should a first trip to Israel be?

Seven to ten days can divide time between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv with one carefully chosen extension to Haifa, the Galilee, Dead Sea or Negev. Religious calendars and changing security conditions can alter access, so keep the route flexible rather than booking every transfer tightly.

What entry documents are needed for Israel?

Use Israel’s Population and Immigration Authority for the current entry rule, including whether electronic travel authorisation is required. Eligibility depends on nationality and travel circumstances; recheck immediately before departure because border procedures may change faster than ordinary guide content.

What is the best way to travel around Israel?

Ben Gurion Airport links into the intercity rail and bus networks, and major cities have their own local transit products. Many public services reduce substantially from Friday evening to Saturday evening, so build a separate plan for that period and confirm current operations.

When is a practical time to visit Israel?

Spring and autumn can balance coastal heat with walking in Jerusalem, but holidays may sharply affect hours, transport and demand. Desert excursions need separate heat planning, and any official security restriction takes priority over the seasonal itinerary.

What money and payment basics apply in Israel?

The Israeli new shekel is the working currency. Cards are widely accepted in cities, while markets and small operators may make cash useful; inspect the ILS amount and any service convention before payment instead of applying habits from another destination.

What practical safety details should I save for Israel?

Emergency services use 100 for police, 101 for ambulance and 102 for fire; electricity is Type C and H at 230 V. Tap-water guidance is Not recorded in this dataset, and current civil-defence instructions should be checked through official channels.