Israel also known as the ‘State of Israel” can very well be described as a beautiful Islamic country; a paradise for the tourists who are looking for something ethnic as well as exquisite. Situated on the southeastern boundary of the Mediterranean Sea, Israel has its borders with Lebanon in the northern part, Syria as well as Jordan in the eastern part and Egypt on the southwestern part.

Popular as the only Jews state in the entire world, Israel has always remained a favorite tourist spot for people. The major tourist attractions of Israel include many religious places especially for Christians, Muslims and Jews. In fact people from the distant corners of the world visit Israel for witnessing these pilgrim places for paying their prayers to the Supreme Power in an elegant way.

Israel is the pious land where Jesus Christ was born and thus holds much religious importance. The tourist attractions of Israel are mostly situated in the city of Nazareth that proudly owns many religious places.

Here are some of the major tourist attractions of Israel that are sure to appeal to any tourist on a trip to the country.

Ahmed el-Jazzar Mosque:

The Ahmed el-Jazzar Mosque is one of the major tourist places of Israel that attracts many religious tourists. The mosque was built in the year 1781 by Ahmed el-Jazzar on the basis of domed mosques of Ottoman. The special features of the mosque include an elevated and slender minaret, which is an exquisite feature of the architecture of Turkish Rococo. The interiors of the mosque is a perfect combination of blue, brown and white color.

Grotto of the Annunciation, Nazareth:

As per the Bible, the Grotto of the annunciation is a special place that commemorates the legend of the chief angel of God, informing Mary that she has been selected to give birth to Jesus Christ. This is one of the most prestigious pilgrimage places of Israel and also tops the chart of the top tourist attractions.

Church of the Holy Sepulchre:

Another major tourist attraction of Israel is the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Known to be one of the most pious Christian sites located in Jerusalem, the church attracts maximum tourists towards it. Constructed in the year 335 by the Emperor Constantine, the church is one of the oldest monuments in the country. The major attractions of the church include the Chapel of Golgotha and the three Stations of the Cross, where the mighty Jesus Christ was crucified.

Western Wall (HaKotel HaMaaravi):

The Western Wall or the ‘Wailing Wall’ for the non-Jews is the most holy Jewish worship place. Thousands of people throng the site for offering prayers to the Supreme Power. There is also a tradition of leaving one’s prayers folded into the splits in the place, which is followed quite religiously by the people visiting Western Wall. This 1,1916 ft wall is the only remains of the Second Temple of Jerusalem, which was built in the year 30 BC by King Herod. The place still follows the orthodox prayer traditions according to which separate sections have been created for both men and women for the purpose of prayer.

The Israel Museum:

Another major and popular tourist attraction of Israel is the Israel Museum. The museum has attained worldwide reputation and is a part of every tourist itinerary. The museum displays pieces of archeology from the Holy Land as well as the compilation of various distinguished contemporary works. The most popular exhibits of the museum are undoubtedly the Dead Sea Scrolls, which date back to time period between the 3rd Century BC and 1st Century AD. Another major attraction of the museum include the art garden, which was planned by the famous Japanese-American sculptor by then name of Isamu Noguchi.

Citadel or Tower of David:

Citadel or the tower of David was erected in the 1st century BC. The citadel was designed to serve as a fortress for King Herod. It has also been brought into use for providing a strong defense to the old city. The major attractions of the place include the Phasael, which is reputed to be Citadel’s tallest tower and thereby provides an appreciative view of the entire city. Citadel also boasts of acquiring the magnificent Museum of the History of Jerusalem, which exhibits the displays of the city’s past that date back to about 4,000 years.