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| Olive trees outside the eastern walls of Jerusalem |
Known as the city of peace, Jerusalem's turbulent history has created the unltimate paradox. Founded by King David, the shepherd who battled Goliath with a rock and a sling, Jerusalem has been fought over by various armies for more than 2,000 years.
When talking about Jerusalem, keep in mind that there are two parts of the city. There is the walled Old City, which is where the major sights are located. The New City is where most of the hotels and restaurants are located. |
| The area near the Western Wall |
|  | Two or three days more than enough If planned properly, the major sights can be visited in two days. This does not include day trips to Bethlahem, the Dead Sea or Masada. One of the amazing things about Jerusalem is how close so many historical sights are to each other. In some cases, one historical place is literally on top of the other.
The three main sights inside the Old City are the Western Wall, the Church of the Holy Supulchre and the Temple Mount area which includes the Dome of the Rock and Al Aqsa mosque. |
| | Safety concerns in Jerusalem Jerusalem has not been struck by terrorists in some time and is not considered to be a target due to its spiritual importance. That being said, travelers need to be vigilant. There have been robberies in the Old City, especially at night. |
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| Pros: | "History is literally eveywhere!" | | Cons: | "There's no shortage of tourist traps!" | | In A Nutshell: | "Don't believe everything you read in the news about Jerusalem" |
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wilocrek Sat May 24, 2008 00:28 UTC
Excellent page! Your transportation tip on Cairo to Jerusalem was exactly what I was looking for. I'm planning on visiting the Middle East in Feb. so I may have to hit you up for more info! | Marisola Sun Mar 16, 2008 11:50 UTC
I really think you'd like it in Dubai, however if your passport is stamped with Israel, they will not let you in unless you get a new one. | mariaschmidt Thu Apr 26, 2007 07:47 UTC
Interesting and enlightening - I think I might go to visit those places - so close but somehow I never did that - thanks Mary | call_me_rhia Mon Apr 23, 2007 19:58 UTC
precious tips... i have a tentative plan of going there in august.. very tentative, i must admit |
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