JERUSALEM - A MUST SEE CITY
Jerusalem is Israel's capital, and largest city both in population and size. A Holy City for three of the world's major religions -Judaism, Christianity, and Islam - Jerusalem has a long and tumultuous history, during which it has been home to people of many nationalities and faiths.
One of the oldest cities in the world with a history going back 5000 years, Jerusalem is bursting with iconic landmarks. Every brick and stone is teeming with history.
Old City sites to explore:
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Western Wall
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Church of the Holy Sepulchre
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Ramparts Walk
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Temple Mount (Al-Aqsa)
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Tower of David Museum
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Arab market
Visit the city's lively and colorful neighborhoods, each with its own personality and atmosphere:
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Nachlaot & Mahane Yehuda (a market by day and bustling entertainment hub at night)
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Nahalat Shiva
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The shop- and–restaurant-lined
Ben Yehuda and Jaffa Streets
Photos by Noam Chen for the Israeli Ministry of Tourism
