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Hebron is an ancient city of extraordinary beauty, twisted and torn apart by decades of turmoil and conflict. It is the largest city in the West Bank and the second largest city in Palestine after Gaza. About 215,000 Palestinians live here. The old town, with its stone roofs, arches and endless alleys, is the perfect playground for the senses in markets and bazaars.
It is also a modern city, home to the University of Hebron and the Palestinian Polytechnic University. Hebron was a trading center selling marble from nearby quarries. The area is also known for grape, fig, limestone, pottery and glass workshops, and al-Junaidi, a major dairy producer.
The Cave of the Ancestors is the most popular tourist attraction in Hebron. The cave itself is deep underground, but visitors can tour the structure on top. Another great thing to do in Hebron is to visit the glass and ceramics factories in the Ras al Jora neighbourhood.
The culinary capital of Hebron is the Ras al Jora neighbourhood, where there are many excellent restaurants. But fine mansaf (a typical lamb dish served with peanuts and rice) is a must on any trip. The whole city is full of falafel and kebab restaurants but there is also room for cakes and sweets in the market as they are also plentiful.
There are currently at least four hotels in Hebron, including the Hebron Hotel, Regency Hotel and Hantara Hotel. Many tourists also organize homestays in the old town.
