Jerusalem
Typical Food
Shawarma
This Popular plate is shared by the kitchen Arabic,Turkish and Greek. Shawarma is the meat(sheep and turkey) that is grilled slowly in a rotisserie.The outer layer of the meat is removed, it is served with Bread of pita or Lafa, and greens and vegetables, tehina, humus, and potato chips can be added.It is habit to eat this plate with a variety of greens in canned.
Falafel
The best dishes in Israel come from the Arabian kitchen, it's common to find it
in almost every corner. It is sold in fast food .The Falafel is made of fried chickpea balls and some spices. It is sold with flatbread a type of round flat bread, with vegetables and greens tehina and humus, and sometimes with potatoes chips. chutneys too can be added to falafel and to bread. The Falafel, can be served as a complete meal, satisfying and nutritious.
Humus
All Israeli hummus lovers will tell you that the place where he regularly eats humus has the best humus in the world. Humus is an Arabic food made from chickpea , cooked and crushed into a puree together with raw tehina ( sesame paste ) . Humus is usually served with olive oil, spices and parsley , and sometimes also with a boiled egg, baked beans or other accompaniments . Humus is eaten together with pita bread , or as they say in Hebrew , one humus dish should be wiped with pita bread . You can also find canned humus in chain stores. However, you can not compare the industrialized product with the humus that is served in specialized popular restaurants , where the service is fast and the place is simple.
Tourist Hotspots
The Old Jerusalem is divided into four quarters - Jewish , Arab , Armenian and Christian that well represent the diversity and cultural division of the city . Although it is easy to find the walled area, the accompaniment of a guide makes it a much more interesting route. You will receive detailed information about the history and local architecture , including visits to all the steps of the Cross , the Holy Sepulchre, the Wailing Wall and the Esplanade of the Mesquita . Places like Mount of Olives , the United Church , Gethsemane Gardens, David and Arab Market Museum Tower are also in this tour.
Average price for tours departing from Tel Aviv
Half-day tour through Old Jerusalem - US $ 55
Full day tour to Old and Modern Jerusalem - US $ 90
Full day tour of Jerusalem and the Dead Sea , leaving Tel Aviv - $ 130
The Jerusalem Bird Observatory
Bird-ringing at the Jerusalem Bird Observatory. Photo by Yossi Zamir/Flash90
Every year, one billion feathered visitors migrate through Israel. Jerusalem Bird Observatory has a strategic location on this route and that’s exciting news for the ornithologists among us.
Located between the Knesset and the Supreme Court, the observatory is a research and eco-tourism project that teaches visitors about avian culture. It was established in 1994 by the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel and serves as the national bird-banding center. The public is invited to take part in spring and fall ringing activities.
Yad Vashem
Hall of Names at Yad Vashem. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash 90
More than one million visitors per year walk through Yad Vashem, Israel’s living memorial to the millions murdered in the Holocaust.
The exhibits include authentic film footage, videos of personal interviews with survivors, historical documents, artifacts, personal items, memorial structures, gardens and commemorative installations.
Montefiore Windmill
Montefiore Windmill, in the Jewish neighborhood of Mishkenot Sha'ananim , it's a free ride options. The building from 1860 by the British Sir Moshe Montefiore , is the first residential area built outside the walls of the Old City .
Olives Trees in Gethsemane
Adjacent to the Church of All Nations is an ancient olive garden. Olive trees do not have rings and so their age can not be precisely determined, but scholars estimate their age to be between one and two thousand years old. It is unlikely that these trees were here in the time of Christ because of the report that the Romans cut down all the trees in the area in their siege of Jerusalem in AD 70.
Accommodation
The Jerusalem Hostel
Location
The Jerusalem Hostel has a convenient central location on Zion Square – the urban and spiritual heart of modern Jerusalem. Walk out our door and you are right in the center of everything: Coffeehouses, Restaurants, Pubs, Tourist sites, Markets, Shopping and people – the diverse and energetic blend of people that make Jerusalem so special.
From Tel Aviv:
Take the sherut taxi from Tel Aviv to the last stop, Zion Square. Don’t bother to put on your
backpack – we are just ten steps away!
From the Jerusalem Central Bus Station:
Take the light train 4 stations to Jaffa center station.
By car:
Follow the directions from our map.
You can get to Harav Kook 8 st, its 10 meters from our entrance door, so you can drop your bags. regarding parking – there are more than a few option – don’t hesitate to email us about it.
Abraham Hostel
Named after the biblical character Abraham who was known for his generous hospitality, Abraham Hostel is an all-encompassing hub for independent travelers. Young, funky, upbeat and warm, Abraham Hostel is the brainchild of a bunch of backpackers and entrepreneurs, including Yaron Burgin and Maoz Inon, the creators of ILH (a network of Israeli hostels with European standards).
In addition to a clean bed in one of the 72 en-suite rooms (dorm and private), Abraham Hostel offers comprehensive travel information, bike rentals, local events, language classes, a rooftop terrace, many relaxing common areas and more. Centrally located, the Hostel is within walking distance of many major sites and offers a free walking tour of the Old City.
Address: Davidka Square
Phone: (02) 650-2200
Lutheran Guesthouse
Perfectly located on the border of the Armenian and Jewish Quarters in the Old City, Lutheran Hostel is within walking distance of some of the most holy sites of Christianity, Judaism and Islam. The house was built on crusader foundations in 1860 by Dr. Konrad Schick and retains ancient stones from the 12th-century and possibly before.
The place was renovated in 2003 and 2007 and all 36 rooms (single, double, triple and 4-beds) are clean and pleasant and have en suite bathrooms, hot water, central heating, telephone and internet connections. Lutheran Hostel not only offers a magnificent and shady garden but also offers beautiful views of the Old City from above.
Address: 7 St Mark Road, Old City
Phone: (02) 628-2120
Restaurants
Z’abutinski Bar
Named with characteristically iconoclastic Israeli cheek after Zionist hero Ze'ev Jabotinsky, Jabotinsky is a welcome addition to the Ben Shetach nightlife district, skewing older and hipper than the beer- and Midori-soaked teenage riot of nearby Rivlin Street. With rock on the sound system, plenty of beer on tap and classic Jerusalem stone decor, Jabotinsky stakes it claim to serious bar status with both the rare American-style daily happy hour, offering beer on tap specials and a full menu of grilled delicious, including one of the finest burgers in town.This is also a bit of a traveler's hangout - New Jerusalem Tours' Independent Travelers' Center, replete with info and free wi-fi, is located within.
Opening Hours: Sunday - Friday, 19:00 to 02:00; Saturday, 13:00 until last customer
Price Range: $10 / $20
Falafel Restaurant Bebo's
Bebo's Falafel is a family business owned and operated by Najib Makhlouf. Making fresh Hummus and Falafel out of natural ingrediants is it's specialite' but you can also find there fresh tasty soups, chips and Shakshuka.
Open Hours: Mon-Thu: 10:00-22:00, Fri: 10:00-17:00, Sun: 10:00-22:00
Price Range: $11 - $36
Basher
Basher Resto Cheese Bar is located at the edge of the legendary Machane Yehudah market on Agrippas street, with a variety of menus that revolve around the Basher fromagerie's rich selection of world class cheeses. The restaurant is located in a historic structure built at the end of the 19th century in the "Sukkat Shalom" neighborhood, the ninth neighborhood to be built outside of the original walls of the Old City of Jerusalem, with vaulted and arched ceilings made of Jerusalem stone.
Price Range: $11 - $36
Open Hours: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
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