Jericho, Palestine
Top things to do in Jericho
15 attractions, landmarks and museums worth your time, ranked by traveler reviews.
Mount of Temptation
The traditional mountain where Jesus was tempted by Satan, now accessible by cable car from Jericho with sweeping desert views.
Tell es-Sultan
One of the world's oldest continuously inhabited settlements, this archaeological mound reveals over 10,000 years of human history.
Hisham's Palace
An early Islamic winter palace complex near Jericho, famed for its ornate mosaics and architectural remnants from the Umayyad period.
Monastery of Saint George of Choziba
A historic Greek Orthodox monastery clinging to the cliffs of Wadi Qelt, offering stunning views and a serene spiritual atmosphere.
Wadi Qelt
A stunning desert canyon near Jericho with hiking trails, ancient monasteries, and dramatic rock formations.
Hasmonean and Herodian royal winter palaces
Explore the archaeological remains of ancient winter palaces built by Hasmonean and Herodian kings near Jericho, featuring mosaic floors and bathhouses.
Qasr al-Yahud
Visit the traditional site of Jesus' baptism on the Jordan River, a major Christian pilgrimage destination with baptismal pools and churches.
Al-Maghtas
Discover the UNESCO World Heritage site on the Jordanian side of the Jordan River, where Jesus is believed to have been baptized.
Nabi Musa
A shrine and mosque complex in the Judean desert traditionally believed to be the tomb of Moses, a major pilgrimage site for Muslims.
Jericho synagogue
An ancient synagogue with a well-preserved mosaic floor from the Byzantine period, discovered in the 1930s near Jericho.
Allenby Bridge
A key border crossing between the West Bank and Jordan, also known as King Hussein Bridge, connecting Jericho to Amman.
Deir Hajla
A Greek Orthodox monastery near the traditional site of Jesus's baptism, offering serene desert views and ancient mosaics.
Shrine of Hasan ar-Ra'ai
A Muslim shrine dedicated to a local saint, featuring a domed structure and a quiet place for reflection near Jericho.
Nahal Og
A desert stream and nature reserve with hiking trails, archaeological ruins, and dramatic canyon scenery.
Monastery of the Temptation
A Greek Orthodox monastery clinging to a cliff face, marking the site where Jesus is believed to have resisted Satan's temptations.
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