Jerusalem is a religious centre, being a sacred place to three of the world’s biggest religions: Christianity, Islam and Judaism.
Israel’s capital city, Jerusalem, is the largest city in the country. It is a sacred city with countless religious places, cheap Jerusalem hotels and bed & breakfasts flocked by devotees.
The Atarot Airport in
Jerusalem is used mainly by international charter flights, unless during the peak season wherein it accommodates domestic flights. Travelers coming in via plane usually land on
Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion International Airport. Then, they take Sherut, shared taxi, from the Ben Gurion International Airport to Jerusalem. The Sherut acts as buses which take you around the city with other passengers. Meanwhile, the Israeli Railways links Jerusalem to Jaffa.
Jerusalem is a city of importance to humanity’s history, as well as to humanity’s faith. Scattered around Jerusalem are countless religious places of worship for Jews, Muslim and Christian. The Wailing Wall is a site where Jews dance in praise or leave prayer notes on the walls crevices. Jerusalem is the holiest city in Judaism. Christians solemnly pray at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. The city also cradles important sites to the Christian faith like the Via Dolorosa, Christ’s final path to Calvary. At the same time, Muslims regard Jerusalem as the third holiest city in Islam, next to Mecca and Medina. Despite having different spots for them to exercise their faith, devotees of Islam, Judaism and Christianity gather at the Temple Mount. The Temple Mount is a sacred site to these three religions. To Jews and Christians, the Temple Mount is the place where God created the first man, Adam. To Muslims, the mount is where Mohammed ascended to heaven.
Furthermore, Jerusalem is a site to behold where ancient structures surround modern architectures. Engraved in the city’s structures are Jerusalem’s culture and artistry. Known as The City of Gold in Hebrew, Jerusalem is where one of the oldest cities in the world, City of David, co-exists with the new world’s top
Jerusalem hotels like the
King David Hotel. Also, the Old City’s Walls is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Israel Museum is home to the Dead Scrolls, documents of religious and historical importance.
A sacred place, Jerusalem is a must visit place to the faithful followers of Islam, Christianity and Judaism. Yet, it is not just a religious place but also a city rich in history and culture. With structures enduring the tests of time,
Jerusalem gives visitors a picture of the ancient world.
Israel’s capital city is the perfect getaway for those seeking a meditative and cultural retreat.
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