"Jerusalem" Jerusalem by freya_heaven


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Jerusalem is the most atmospheric and emotional place I have ever been to. There seems to almost be an electrical charge running through there, especially the old city.

Although I am an Atheist now I was brought up Christian & went to religious schools. So Jerusalem had no Pilgrimage significance for me but it was still incredible to be in the place of all the Bible stories I had learnt as a child, as was the case all over the areas in Israel I visited.

There are so many places to see both in and around Jerusalem. From my experience foreign visitors to Jerusalem seem to fall mainly in to 2 catagories, backpackers & older people who have usually gone there for religious reasons. The city accommodates the needs for both very well.

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  • Pros:Wonderfully atmospheric, Historical
  • Cons:Too Busy Especially in the Old City,
  • Intro Updated Feb 26, 2004
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  • blint Jan 5, 2008 at 9:28 PM Report Abuse

    Great Yad Vashem tip. I agree completely.

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    Bavavia Sep 3, 2006 at 7:19 PM Report Abuse

    really good tips. Funny story about the tea ! ( and the tea set)!

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    kyoub Nov 4, 2005 at 4:20 AM Report Abuse

    Thank you for the great virtual tour of Jerusalem. Nice page and photos, especially the ones of you at xmas.

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    DaDrifter Aug 26, 2005 at 5:52 AM Report Abuse

    Beautilful page, Nicola! I am all charged just looking at these pictures ... hope to make it to this holy land some day.

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    easyoar Apr 16, 2005 at 2:07 AM Report Abuse

    Nice page! When it comes to the things to see, I think I had similar experiences to you (only I wasn't approached & propositioned by a local - oh, and my husband isn't an architect...!). Good tips and pics!

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    matcrazy1 Apr 15, 2005 at 11:58 AM Report Abuse

    Nicola, thank you very much for great writings and pictures (+ surely falafal) on my dream destination... I almost was there, but 9/11 changed my plans :-(.

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    MalenaN Jan 19, 2005 at 10:07 AM Report Abuse

    I'm really looking forward to my visit to Jerusalem, it sounds to be such a fascinating city!

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    kentishgirl Oct 3, 2004 at 11:29 AM Report Abuse

    Amazing Page Nicola!! Fantastic piccies and brilliant tips! Sounds like you had a brilliant time in your Kibbutz days! Lucky you with so many wonderful memories........Ali xx

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    kazander Aug 11, 2004 at 1:25 PM Report Abuse

    Between this page and all of Lou's stories and pix, it's almost as though I've been there myself! Excellent as always!!!q*o*p

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    Bigjones Aug 3, 2004 at 6:43 AM Report Abuse

    Very interesting and informative page Nicola, congrats ;)

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