Jerusalem

The effects that the Holocaust wrought on the Jewish people still reverberate strongly in the Diaspora and, especially, Israel. — Lonely Planet

Israel’s national museum would be a treasure-trove even if it didn’t house the Dead Sea Scrolls. — Frommer's

Jerusalem’s labyrinthine open-air market, Mahane Yehuda—also referred to as the “shuk”—is located between Jaffa Road and Agrippas Street. — Travel + Leisure

Vast numbers of Christians, especially adherents of the older "mainstream" churches, believe this to be the place where Jesus was crucified by the Romans, was buried, and rose from the dead. — Fodor's

The Western Wall, also known as the Wailing Wall or the Kotel, is the most significant historic site for the Jewish faith. — U.S. News & World Report

There are few patches of ground as holy – or as disputed – as this one. — Lonely Planet

Very interesting tours are available of the Knesset (Israeli Parliament) building, including the spectacular Chagall windows. — Afar Magazine

One of the most significant sites in the world. It's easy to come back here over and over to see how the changing light highlights different elements throughout the day. — Afar Magazine

This 2,900-foot mountain stands opposite the Old City across the Kidron Valley. For more than 3,000 years, the Mount of Olives has served as Jerusalem's primary burial ground. — U.S. News & World Report

Revolving art exhibits in the halls and gardens add an especially pleasant angle. There are also good views of the city from the highest ramparts. — Lonely Planet

The museum hosts special education groups daily from 9am to 3pm, but call ahead to confirm, as this can change. — Frommer's

Guided tours of the Western Wall tunnels offer an entirely different perspective on Herod's epic construction: visitors are led along a 488m passage following the northern extension of the Wall. — Lonely Planet

Stained-glass windows by Marc Chagal... each of the 12 colourful abstract panels depicts one of the tribes of Israel. — Lonely Planet

This is a hands-on museum with many state-of-the-art exhibits that may be of special interest to children and young adults. — Frommer's

Contains the transported interior of the beautiful 18th-century synagogue of Conegliano Veneto, near Venice, which is open for services on Friday evenings and on Saturday mornings. — Frommer's