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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Jerusalem
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Jerusalem has 1 site on the UNESCO World Heritage List — 1 cultural inscription, inscribed in 1981. This map of UNESCO sites in Jerusalem covers every listing, with a short description, the inscription year and the nearest airports — the fastest way to see the country's most important historical sites and landmarks in one place.
Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls was the country's first inscription, added in 1981.
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- Cultural
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- First inscribed
- 1981
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List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Jerusalem
Every inscription with its year and category. Open a site for its story, map location and nearest airports.
| Site | Year | Type | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old City of Jerusalem and its WallsAs a holy city for Judaism, Christianity and Islam, Jerusalem has always been of great symbolic importance. | 1981 | Cultural | As a holy city for Judaism, Christianity and Islam, Jerusalem has always been of great symbolic importance. |
Frequently asked questions about World Heritage in Jerusalem
- How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in Jerusalem?
- Jerusalem has 1 UNESCO World Heritage Site: 1 cultural.
- What was the first World Heritage Site in Jerusalem?
- Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls was inscribed in 1981. As a holy city for Judaism, Christianity and Islam, Jerusalem has always been of great symbolic importance.
- Which UNESCO sites in Jerusalem are easiest to reach?
- Each site page lists the closest airports with distance, so you can pick the gateway city first and work outwards. The "Flying in" panel on this page shows the main gateways for Jerusalem.
- What are the main historical sites and landmarks in Jerusalem?
- The 1 UNESCO-listed site above are Jerusalem's internationally recognised historical sites and landmarks, starting with Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls (1981). Each entry links to a full page with a map, photos and travel notes.