Jerusalem was ranked the world's seventh-best city in Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards 2026, published Tuesday. The Israeli capital also topped the list as the best city in the Middle East and North Africa, according to the prestigious U.S. travel magazine.
Jerusalem has been named the seventh-best city globally in Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards 2026, the magazine announced Tuesday. The Israeli capital also ranked first in the Middle East and North Africa category, according to the survey published by the highly regarded U.S. travel publication.
This recognition follows a previous ranking earlier this month that placed Jerusalem among the top 10 world cities in a separate prestigious tourism index, as The Zioneer reported on July 8. The Travel + Leisure award is based on reader votes evaluating cities on sights, culture, food, friendliness, and overall atmosphere.
The ranking underscores Jerusalem's growing appeal as a global tourism destination, even as the city remains a focal point of geopolitical tensions and security challenges. No further details on the specific scoring or methodology were provided in the announcement.
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