Jersusalem - inspiring destination for travelers

Published: 19th August 2010
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Jerusalem is the modern capital of Israel. It is one of the most religious places in the world, as it represents a unique blend of ancient antiquity, religious piety and colorful cultures. Only a few places inspire as much as Jerusalem.



Jerusalem is the hub of the world's three main religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Jerusalem’s visitors are left touched and inspired by the shining glow of they city’s religious buildings, beautiful scenery and brilliant golden limestone.



Tours of Jerusalem will show you the best of Jerusalem. Here is a list of Jerusalem’s top three highlights.



The Western Wall Tunnels are a system of burried shafts that link together a continuous chain of history. They snake under the Western Wall or Wailing Wall as it used to be called which is a remaining section of the wall encircling the Temple Mount and ist he most sacred site of prayer in the Jewish religion.



Temple Mount, aka Mount Moriah, is a location of tremendous religious importance in the Muslim, Christian, and Jewish religions. It is one of Jerusalem's most famous attractions and can be found within the walled section of the Old City. The sparkling golden dome of the Dome of the Rock rises impressively above Jerusalem's skyline and is recognized as the city's most identifiable aspect.




Church of the Holy Sepulchre also called the Church of the Resurrection is a Christian church housed inside the walled Old City of Jerusalem. The land on which the church is built is venerated by many Christians as Golgotha, the Hill of Calvary, where, according to the New Testament, Jesus was crucified. It is said to also contain the place where Jesus was buried (the sepulchre). It has been an important pilgrimage destination since the 4th century. In modern day it is the centre of the Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem and the Catholic Archpriest of the Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre.

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