"The Holiest of Holy Cities" Jerusalem by mafi_moya

Jerusalem Travel Guide: 1,737 reviews and 4,599 photos

Jerusalem, or Al Quds in its Arabic name, is without a doubt my favourite city in Israel-Palestine.

Three of the world's largest religions have their holiest sites literally within a stones throw of each other and the city is a fascinating blend of conservative religion and modern life. It manages to feel totally exotic and mysterious, and yet completely familiar all at the same time.

Last visit to Jerusalem: Dec 2003
Intro Written Nov 11, 2004
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Souk al Qatanin Things to Do (11)

Souk al Qatanin is the old Cotton Market and still one of the busiest lanes in the Old City, a covered street filled... more travel advice

The Lie Detector Dome Things to Do (11)

In front of the huge Dome of the Rock is a smaller, plainer copycat dome with an open arched interior. This is the Dome... more travel advice

Summer Pulpit, Haram ash-Sharif Things to Do (11)

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Al Aqsa Mosque Things to Do (11)

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mfas2000 Sep 1, 2009 at 4:11 AM

Liked your page...
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edachsund Oct 3, 2006 at 3:01 AM

hi, I am very much enjoy reading your tips and look at the pictures. I look forward to come and visit the place too. You really have a gift and know how to enjoy life. Salute!
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Martman Apr 9, 2006 at 5:20 PM

I am open to correction, but it looks like you left yourself a message on this page! hee hee
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mafi_moya Mar 5, 2006 at 5:55 AM

Good spot Gil thanks, not sure how that one passed me by. Oh well at least he's neither now
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gilabrand Feb 21, 2006 at 5:11 AM

Wish I could visit the Temple Mount. I was there many years ago,. Time to update your tips, though. Ariel Sharon was never the president - he was the prime minister. But not anymore...
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telaviv4fun Jul 20, 2005 at 2:08 AM

Very interesting pages - the photos in the Jerusalem page are fantastic - T4F
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Laurina Mar 26, 2005 at 8:53 AM

I totally agree about Jerusalem seeming so 'familiar'....
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mtncorg Dec 29, 2004 at 12:26 PM

All of your tips are very good reasons to visit Jerusalem. Your pictures seem to show a 'quieter' Old Town than the one I remember ;-\
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Maria_75 Nov 16, 2004 at 10:48 PM

I was here some years ago and it's a wonderful place! Great to see another camel here too... ;)