Eglise du Saint-SepulcrevsIsrael Museum
Both Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Israel Museum are rated highly by expert writers. Overall, Israel Museum ranks slightly better than Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Israel Museum is ranked #2 in Jerusalem with approval from 4 publications such as Frommer's, Fodor's and Afar Magazine.
Eglise du Saint-Sepulcre
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Frommer's
Suq Khan e-Zeit and Christian Quarter Road., Christian Quarter, Jerusalem, Israel
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Fodor's "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." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Christendom's most important church huddles amidst souqs on the edge of the Christian and Muslim Quarters." Full review
Frommer's "The church is divided among the six oldest Christian sects: Roman Catholic, Armenian Orthodox, Greek Orthodox, Egyptian Coptic, Ethiopian, and Syrian Orthodox. " Full review
Israel Museum Frommer's Fodor's Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine
U.S. News & World Report
Givat Ram, Ruppin Rd., Jerusalem, Israel
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Frommer's "Israel’s national museum would be a treasure-trove even if it didn’t house the Dead Sea Scrolls." Full review
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Don’t just see the scrolls and bolt! You’ll want to dedicate a good half-day to touring here.
Fodor's "This world-class museum shines... The Dead Sea Scrolls are certainly the museum's most famous—and most important—collection." Full review
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Don't miss the small side rooms devoted to glass, coins, and the Hebrew script.
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"One of Israel's most impressive cultural assets, this splendid museum gives an excellent grounding in the region's 5000 years of history." Full review
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Before starting your tour (dedicate at least half a day), be sure to pick up a complimentary audioguide from the visitor centre.
Afar Magazine "I definitely recommend beginning with the Model of Jerusalem followed by the exhibit devoted to the Dead Sea Scrolls." Full review
U.S. News & World Report3.0
"Founded in 1965, the Israel Museum is the country's largest cultural institution and one of the world's leading art and archeology museums." Full review
