Philadelphia
Though the Philadelphia restaurant is expensive, you get to try unusual concoctions here, such as red mullet and meat in lemon juice and a garlic sesame seed paste; you may also spot a movie star - many are known to dine here when in town.

Dome of the Rock
Its landmark golden dome and exquisite mosaic and stained-glass interior render the Dome of the Rock an architectural wonder, and the religious relics therein - such as the Rock of Abraham - make it the third holiest Muslim site in the world.

Tabasco Tea Room
A day of exploring Jerusalem's bounty of religious sights will work up anybody's thirst, and the Tabasco Tea Room, with two happy hours per night and a drink-all-you-can Friday for three dollars, is one of the best places to imbibe.

Wailing Wall
For many Jews, praying before the Wailing Wall - believed to be the only surviving remnant of the Second Temple - is a right whose significance cannot be overestimated.

Church of the Holy Sepulchre
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, whose grounds contain the places where Christ was crucified, buried and resurrected, is the holiest of holy sites in the Christian world - a fact which explains the ceaseless waves of tourists and pilgrims that flood the vaults.

Temple Mount Excavations
The vast maze of the Temple Mount Excavations encompasses the whole of Jerusalem's turbulent history within its area; archeologists have uncovered mosaic floors, arches and other relics dating as far back as the tenth century BC, the time of Solomon.

Mount of Olives
Rising up just east of the Old City, the Mount of Olives is said to be dotted with more significant churches and shrines than olive trees - among the highlights is the Chapel of the Ascension, which rests on the spot where, according to gospel, Christ was carried up to heaven.

Armenian Tavern
The Armenian Tavern boasts beautiful decor, a trendy clientele and a kitchen renowned for its delicious traditional dishes like stuffed vine leaves and spicy sausages.