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7GO SEE
When you visit Jerusalem, you may see the Old City, Garden of Gethsemane, The Garden
          Tomb, and more. But if you want to adventure off-the-beaten path whether it be to
          restaurants, museums, or historical sites then here are seven places for you.
Culinary Safari in the                    Ein Kerem                                  is a trendy neighborhood with German-
Market                                                                               styled homes, tall trees, and open-air
                                          Perched upon a hill, sits the quaint       arts and crafts fairs.
Make your way through the Mahane          village of Ein Kerem. It is said that St.
Yehuda Market with the Machne Bite        John the Baptist was born here and         Western Wall Tunnels
Card. This card allows you to taste 6     you can visit the church in his name.
varieties of flavors and aromas. From     While roaming the lush green, old-world    Journey through the depths of
Kubbeh Soup to a fresh juice or fried     charm of Ein Kerem, make sure to stop      Jerusalem in the Western Wall tunnels.
hummus Sambusak, the card takes you       and smell the flowers. After all, Ein      The tour allows you to reach parts of
on a safari of one of the best markets    Kerem means “spring of the vineyard.”      the wall hidden from the public-eye
in Israel.                                                                           and touch original stones that sing the
                                          Machneyuda                                 history of the nation. Wander through
Israel Museum                                                                        ancient subterranean spaces displaying
                                          Machneyuda is a rustic haven for           arches, water pits, an aqueduct system,
Marvel in the works of art at the         foodies offering a changing market-to-     and more.
Israel Museum. You’ll find collections    table menu with each ingredient sourced
dating back to the Neolithic era and      from the Machne Yehuda Market down
contemporary arts from the 1970’s to      the road. The restaurant offers a lively,
present time. While there, don’t forget   action-packed, and fun-spirited vibe.
to see what exhibits are being held too.  Here’s a tip: if you want a front row
                                          seat to the kitchen, make a reservation
                                          in advance for the tantalizing-tasting
                                          menu.

                                          Mamilla Hotel

                                          Want a birds-eye-view of the
                                          breathtaking Old City? Visit the rooftop
                                          of the luxurious Mamilla Hotel for a bite
                                          to eat. You’ll feel on top of the world
                                          with this sweeping view of Jerusalem.

                                          The German Colony

                                          During the 19th century, a group of
                                          German Templers made their way
                                          to Jerusalem to make a home for
                                          themselves. Today, the Germany Colony
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