The icons of Jerusalem

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The sights you cross a city for — Jerusalem's monuments, ruins and set-pieces, each pinned to the exact spot. Notable places only, from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors) and Wikidata (CC0).

Tomb of Christ

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Central figure of Christianity (c. 6 or 4 BC – AD 30 or 33).

David's Tomb

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King of Israel and Judah.

Oskar Schindler

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German industrialist and Holocaust rescuer (1908–1974).

Tomb of Joseph of Arimathea

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Disciple of Jesus, donated his own prepared tomb for the burial of Jesus.

Siege of Jerusalem (1099)

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1099 battle during which the Crusaders captured Jerusalem from the Fatimid Caliphate.

Siege of Jerusalem (1187)

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1187 siege that marks the end of Christian dominion over the Greater Jerusalem.

Siege of Jerusalem (70 AD)

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Siege of Jerusalem in 70 AD by the Roman army.

Damascus Gate

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One of seven open Gates in Jerusalem's Old City Walls.

Jaffa Gate

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One of seven open gates in Jerusalem's Old City walls.

Pool of Bethesda

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Reservoir in Jerusalem.

Battle of Jerusalem (636-637)

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Siege in 637.

Site of the King David Hotel bombing

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1946 event in Jerusalem.

Golden Gate

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Architectural structure; Gate of ancient city wall of Jerusalem.

HaShiliach Pool

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Reservoir in East Jerusalem.

Dung Gate

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One of seven open Gates in Jerusalem's Old City Walls.

Zion Gate

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One of seven open Gates in Jerusalem's Old City Walls.

Siege of Jerusalem (1244)

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1244 siege by the Khwarezmians, resulting in the recapture of the city from the Christians.

Lions' Gate

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One of seven open Gates in Jerusalem's Old City Walls.

Battle of Jerusalem (1917)

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1917 battle.

Siege of Jerusalem (587 BC)

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Nebuchadnezzar II laid siege to Jerusalem, culminating in the destruction of the city and its temple in the summer of 587 or 586 BC.