Church · Christian
Old City of Jerusalem
Israel
UNESCO World Heritage Site (inscribed 1981, listed by Jordan)
Church · Christian
Israel
Jerusalem's Old City contains the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, traditionally held to be the site of the crucifixion and resurrection, making it the single most significant site in Christian pilgrimage.
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre is shared and jointly maintained by several Christian denominations under a centuries-old arrangement, reflecting the site's deep and layered significance across Christian traditions.
The church's core structure dates to the 4th century under Emperor Constantine, rebuilt and modified across many subsequent centuries, including major work during the Crusader period.
March–May and September–November for comfortable temperatures; Easter week is the most spiritually significant but also the most crowded time to visit.
Modest dress is expected; the Old City is a dense, active urban and religious space shared by multiple faiths, with routine security checks at various points.
Jerusalem and the wider region have a complex and at times volatile security situation — check current government travel advisories before finalising any visit.