Sacred Sites in Israel and the West Bank
Below is an illustrated index of the sacred sites and religious places in Israel profiled so far on Sacred Destinations, listed in alphabetical order by name. Please note this list is far from comprehensive - many more great sites remain to be added. You can also view these sites on an interactive map.
Featured Sites in Israel and the West Bank
JerusalemThis large mosque on the Temple Mount was originally built in 710 AD. It includes 11th-century mosaics, a 12th-century mihrab, and Crusader arches.
Bethlehem, West BankThis is a major Christian holy site that marks the traditional place of Christ's birth. It is also one of the oldest surviving Christian churches, commissioned by Emperor Constantine.
JerusalemThis historic church shelters the holiest site in all Christendom: the tomb where Christ was buried and rose from the dead. It is shared by several denominations.
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All Sites in Israel and the West Bank (View on Map)
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