Would you like to plan your family celebration in a unique atmosphere? The City of David invites you to an exceptional experience with exclusive boutique facilities and an atmosphere found only in Jerusalem – clear mountain air, outstanding views, history, and a unique atmosphere of holiness.

Family Celebrations at the City of David

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Located on the iconic Haas Promenade across from Jerusalem's Armon Hanatziv neighborhood, Olmaya is a high-end event venue that boasts some of the most stunning views of the city.

Olmaya Event Venue

Old City view event venues

<h2 style="text-align:justify;">About the King David Hotel</h2><p style="text-align:justify;">Any discussion of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://itraveljerusalem.com/list/luxury-hotels/">luxury hotels in Jerusalem</a> will invariably include the King David Hotel. Situated on King David Street, within walking distance of both the Old City and the capital’s bustling center, the King David Hotel is also a landmark piece of Jerusalem history. The hotel is notable for the sense of classic luxury, with impeccable services and a massive property that houses indoor and out door swimming pools, tennis courts, stunning gardens and gourmet restaurants.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">The majestic building has been around since the 1920s, hosting myriad heads of state and celebrities, notably US presidents, Madonna, and the like - their unquestioned hotel is the King David. Other luxury hotels have cropped up in Jerusalem, including the nearby Mamilla Hotel and the David Citadel Hotel, but none, it seems, has managed to match up to the King David for pure elegance, old-world charm, and impeccable service.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">In addition, the King David Hotel houses two restaurants (one meat, one dairy) and two bars (one inside, and one poolside) with cuisine made famous by its renowned King David chefs. Its breakfast is especially famous.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">Even if you are not a guest, you can still take advantage of the King David Hotel's eateries, spa services, haircuts, or other shops.</p><h3 style="text-align:justify;">Dan Hotels</h3><p style="text-align:justify;">Dan Hotels is a chain spread throughout Israel with four hotels in Jerusalem. See the other three Dan Hotels in Jerusalem:</p><p style="text-align:justify;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.itraveljerusalem.com/accommodation/dan-jerusalem-hotel">The Dan Jerusalem Hotel &gt;&gt;</a> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.itraveljerusalem.com/accommodation/dan-panorama-jerusalem">The Dan Panorama Hotel &gt;&gt;</a> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.itraveljerusalem.com/accommodation/dan-boutique-jerusalem">The Dan Boutique Hotel &gt;&gt;</a></p>

The King David Hotel

We all want to mark the most important occasions in equally impressive settings – and the Mamilla Hotel is the best location to create the experience of a lifetime.

Organizing private and family events at the Mamilla Hotel

The Tower of David Museum is one of Jerusalem's distinct symbols representing thousands of years of history.

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The Tower of David Museum

The David Citadel Hotel stands right at the meeting point between modern and ancient Jerusalem. This is one of the city's most sought-after locations – near the Old City and most of the cultural and tourist attractions, next to Mamilla Boulevard, the most luxurious and exquisite shopping center in Israel. 

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Kids Club

The David Citadel Hotel

Are you looking for a beautiful, natural place to have a fun family day in Jerusalem? Look no further than The Jerusalem Bird Observatory by The Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel. 

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The Nili and David Jerusalem Bird Observatory

<p>Succat Hallel (Hebrew for Tent of Praise) is a remarkable place for Christian prayer that overlooks the Temple Mount. It is a place where Christians from all over the world come together to stand as “watchmen on the walls of Jerusalem” to intercede on behalf of the nation.<br>&nbsp;</p>

Succat Hallel 

Barbara Shaw is a Jerusalem-inspired gift store full of beautiful, useful everyday objects that are a pleasure to give and a delight to receive.

Barbara Shaw Gifts

<p style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; font-size: 13.6364px; line-height: 20px; font-family: Arial; text-align: justify;">Modeled after the Jewish Holy Temple, Jerusalem’s Great Synagogue is a majestic structure located on King George Street in the center of town. The Great Synagogue was established in 1982 after the adjacent Heichal Shlomo building could no longer contain the throngs of worshipers who were turning up for Sabbath services every week.</p>
<p style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; font-size: 13.6364px; line-height: 20px; font-family: Arial; text-align: justify;">The Great Synagogue is dedicated to the memory of those who perished in the Holocaust, as well as Israel’s fallen in the 1948 War of Independence. Services in the main sanctuary on Shabbat and holidays are regularly led by top hazzanim (cantors) in the old Ashkenazi style.</p>
<p style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; font-size: 13.6364px; line-height: 20px; font-family: Arial; text-align: justify;">The sanctuary houses breathtaking stained-glass windows and a magnificent chandelier hanging above the ark, and the acoustics  effectively  transmit the professional choir's renditions.</p>
<p style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; font-size: 13.6364px; line-height: 20px; font-family: Arial; text-align: justify;">There is also a Sephardic synagogue in the building, and a collection of contemporary mezuzah cases that is among the largest in the world. Those who enjoy the old-world splendor of Ashkenazi liturgical music are advised to stop by on a Saturday morning for Sabbath services – it’s a rare treat.</p>

The Great Synagogue

The Gihon Spring was the main source of water for the City of David, the original site of Jerusalem. The spring was not only used for drinking water, but also initially for irrigation of gardens in the adjacent Kidron Valley. 

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Gihon Spring at The City of David

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The Western Wall, considered the most sacred site for prayer and religious and national gatherings, has a magnetic appeal for the Jewish people. Many tourists, visitors, and worshippers visit the site, which is one of the most popular and highly recommended attractions in Jerusalem.

The Western Wall

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An Elegant Setting for Memorable Gatherings

Organizing Private Events at the Windmill Complex

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<h2>Egged Jerusalem</h2>
Jerusalem has an estimated population of 900,000. The residents of Jerusalem work, study, engage in leisure activities, and deserve quality public transit that would allow them to reach their desired destinations comfortably and efficiently. Therefore, it is only natural that Egged, Israel's largest bus carrier, would have a strong presence in the city and do everything in its power to ease passenger travel experience. Ever since its foundation in 1933, Egged has been active in the capital city, constantly improving services and amenities to satisfy the needs and requirements of passengers.

Egged operates bus routes that depart to/arrive from all the city's major sites and landmarks, including: the Knesset, the Old City, Mamilla Mall, Hebrew University, Mount Scopus, Malha Mall, Teddy Stadium, The First Station, and more. The busses travel along designated routes and manage to avoid heavy traffic that can sometimes be intolerable.
<h2>Commute Comfortably</h2>
Located on Jaffa Street, Jerusalem's Central Bus Station serves as the city's main transport center and offers an easy commute into the city and convenient transportation to other destinations in Israel. The service prides itself on being dynamic, flexible, and responsive to the needs of the city's residents and its visitors.

<a href="https://itraveljerusalem.com/article/jerusalem-by-bus/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click for more info on busses in Jerusalem&gt;&gt;</a>

Egged Jerusalem

<h2>Tel Aviv - Jerusalem Railway</h2>
Israel's public transportation got a serious boost with the new Tel Aviv-Jerusalem express railway. We are all too familiar with the frustration that accompanies Highway 1 with its traffic congestion and its dangerous and difficult slopes. However, all of this is going to end with the direct rail line that will get us from one side to the other in just about 30 minutes.

The total cost of this enormous project is estimated at 7 billion dollars and it is build to help passengers commute more comfortably on one of the country's most congested roads. The Tel-Aviv Jerusalem railway will significantly cut traffic jams on Highway 1 and on all major junctions that intersect with this difficult road from Israel's capital city to Gush Dan Metropolitan Area.

The track's length is 57 kilometers and it includes a significant amount of additions and adjustment that were made to ensure the fastest and smoothest ride possible. Seven kilometers of bridges were built for the purpose of this project, including Israel's tallest bridge (95 meters) and Israel's longest bridge (1,250 meters). In addition, 38 kilometers of tunnels were dug for the purpose of this project. All construction works were made with consideration and preservation of the landscape and the environment.
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To ensure a minimum rate of delays or any kind of faults, the construction of the rail line was made using the most advanced technologies in the world. In Jerusalem the train runs from Binyanei Hauma, at the entrance to the city. Yitzhak Navon Station (near Binyanei Hauma) is located 80 meters below the surface and it is currently one of the world's deepest train stations.

Public transit in Israel is facing a big change in the next few years. With a wide range of ongoing projects designed to create more pleasant roads, commuting around the center of Israel will become easier and more efficient. However, there's no doubt that the Tel-Aviv Jerusalem High-Speed Railway is the icing on the cake, with its ability to connect the two main cities of Israel, with the highest standards and maximum efficiency that would benefit Israel's citizens and Jerusalem's residents.

Yitzhak Navon Station: The High-Speed Railway to Jerusalem

Jerusalem’s Nature Museum in the German Colony is a nature oasis in the middle of the city that offers visitors a range of educational nature and cultural activities.

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Jerusalem Nature Museum

If you’re in the mood for a little nostalgia, head to Grandpa’s Warehouse (Machsan Shel Saba) just off the road to Jerusalem, in the pastoral village of Beit Meir. 

Grandpa's Warehouse

The Armenian Quarter is the smallest among Jerusalem’s Quarters, and it is actually an ancient monastery and the abode of the Armenian Patriarchate. The origin of the Armenians is from the areas of Van Lake and Ararat Mountain in modern North - Eastern Turkey. 

The Armenian Patriarchate, Armenian Quarter

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The Avtimus Market was built by the Greek Orthodox Church in the beginning of the 20th century as a modern commercial compound. 

Avtimus Market

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Come and get to know Jerusalem from the heights of the Walls Promenade in the Old City.

Ramparts Walks

<p dir="ltr">Video Pub is Jerusalem’s only dedicated gay bar and home to some of the wildest parties in the city. Regardless of your orientation, it’s a great spot to catch some 80’s and electro-pop music and enjoy a drink or stick around for the party later. You can also catch a drag show from time to time.</p>
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Video Pub

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<p style="text-align: left;">Located in downtown Jerusalem, Rakia Gallery features an impressive ongoing collection of artworks by David Rakia alongside exhibitions from various other established and up-and-coming Israeli artists, including originals on canvas and paper prints.</p>
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Rakia Gallery

Behind the gates of the Franciscan Monastery San Salvatore, “the holy savior”, is a spacious compound. This is the center of the Franciscan order in the Holy Land and in the entire Middle East. 

The Franciscan Monastery San Salvatore

<p dir="ltr">Hetzi Tuki (Half Parrot) is a basement dive-bar in downtown Jerusalem, but don’t let the rough exterior (or interior, for that matter) deter you. It has a friendly atmosphere and hosts live music and DJ’s nightly.</p>
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Hetzi Tuki (Half Parrot)

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Known to Israelis mostly from traffic reports on the radio, the Sakharov Gardens consist of a series of flowerbeds at a junction near the entrance to Jerusalem, where the cars often move at an excruciatingly sluggish pace. 

Sakharov Gardens

"One of the 29 most impressive art institutions in the world" (The New York Times). 