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Explore the new and old city of Jerusalem with TravelIsrael.com. On our travelling site we supply you with free tourist information regarding this legendary city and help you book flights, cars and hotels for your Israel trip. The city of Jerusalem has a rich and complex history and has served home for kings, prophets and poets for many centuries. Get to know this city with your own eyes and explore its majestic grandness and war-filled past.
The city of Jerusalem is much more than just another ancient city. Surrounded by walls and isolated from the world around it, this unique city has been a symbol of heroism and a source of conflict.
The three major monotheistic religions - Judaism, Christianity and Islam - consider it to be their spiritual home. It is the capital of Israel and the country's largest city with Arabs, Jews and Christians living there side by side. Being both an old city and a modern metropolis, Jerusalem is beautifully preserved and you can see many historical sites standing side by side with modern structures, industrial parks, shopping centers, landscaped green areas, growing suburbs and commercial districts.
Jerusalem's Key Attractions
There are many things to do and see in Jerusalem. You can stroll through the streets of the old city, walk through teh colorful, noisy market place, tour the archeological sites or visit the museums. There is also amodern, vivid side to the city. In the list below you will find some of the main attractions the city has to offer. Mount Scopus offers an amazing view and the Hebrew University while the center of the city is full of shops, restaurants and clubs that can keep any tourist occupied for hours. The German Colony has some beautiful houses and romantic small streets with cinemas, cafes and restaurants. And yet, no visit to Jerusalem can be completed without a stop at the main historical sites, and you will find some of them in the list below.
The Old City
The old part of Jerusalem is divided into quarters: the Christian, the Armenian, the Jewish and the Muslim, each one has its characteristic identity and nature. From sightseeing to simply exploring, walking through the narrow streets and alleys sure feels like passing through history.
Western Wall
Also referred to as 'Ha Kotel HaMa'aravi', this massive wall is a part of the barrier on the southwest side of the Temple's raised area. The part of the area nearest the wall has been bordered and defined as a synagogue, which a separated section for men and women. This is where great religious ceremonies take place and army recruits are sworn in. The Wailing Wall got its name from the Jews' mourning for the demolition of the Temple.
Visitors of all religions are more than welcome to approach the Wall and say their prayers. Male worshipers need to cover their head with a hat. Women should put a head covering as well as wear shawls and short-skirt coverings.
Jerusalem Biblical Zoo
Those lovely gardens contain outdoor as well as indoor exhibits. The Jerusalem Biblical Zoo has various species of reptiles, birds, fish, as well as bigger living creatures, such as zebra and deer. Children are invited to get up close with the animals and attractions at the onsite petting zoo, as the grownups can enjoy fascinating presentation at the Noah's Ark-shaped building.
Church of St. Anne
This fascinating Catholic Church merges Christian as well as Islamic influences. Built during the Crusades, the Church has passed between Muslim as well as Christian ownerships. Travelers can either participate in the church services or visit the church out of Mass hours.
Time Elevator
The Time Elevator enables travelers to be exposed to Jerusalem's mesmerizing as it takes them on a simulator ride through time. This great attraction is perfect for kids and explores everything from Jerusalem's varied ethnic & religious structure to the city's complex story of conflict, destruction & earthquakes. The flight through time ends in a simulated aerial tour over the metropolis.
Ammunition Hill Memorial
This moving monument was built for commemorating the ones who sacrificed their lives in the Six Day War (1967). It attracts many Israeli and Jordanian families, who lost their loved ones in the fighting.
Garden Tomb
The Garden Tomb is widely believed nowadays to be a 6th- or 7th-century BC grave. It is also well thought-out to be the place where Christ died and rose. Located beyond the Old City walls and close to the Damascus Gate, the mausoleum contains a souvenir store amongst its attractions while drawing a lot of Christian worshippers during the year.
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