West Bank Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
landlocked territory near the Mediterranean coast of Western Asia
About West Bank
This area is known as the West Bank because it lies on the western bank of the Jordan River. This part of the world is steeped in Biblical history and contains many sites of religious and archaeological significance. It has been under Israeli administration since 1967 with future status uncertain and still to be resolved, between Israel and the Palestinian Authority (PA). Historically and among some parts of Israeli society, especially among right-wingers the area has also been known as Judea/Samaria. About 2.5 million Palestinians and 400,000 Israelis live in the West Bank (not includingEast Jerusalem). As far as travelling is concerned, Israeli and Palestinian sites in the West Bank are essentially separate travel destinations, since Israelis and Palestinians have separate bus networks,
Top Attractions in West Bank
Explore the best things to see and do in West Bank:
- ★Ancient Susya
- ★Aqabah
- ★Arraba village
- ★Awarta village
- ★Birkat al-Karmil
- ★Burqin
- ★Convent of the Good Samaritan
- ★Eshtemoa synagogue
West Bank Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 16 sections including: