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Jerusalem is the city where the soul grows light

Jerusalem is one of the most beautiful places on Earth. The city enchants with its beauty, attracting thousands of tourists daily. Jerusalem is the capital of the unique state of Israel, therefore it plays a significant role in religious, social, structural and other aspects. The city is located between Dead Sea and the Mediterranean Sea, so the climate here is always mild and comfortable. The vast majority of countries today have recognized this city as the capital of Israel.

According to studies that were conducted in 2018, more than 900,000 people live here, of which more than 570,000 are Jews. The rest of the population of the city belongs to the Arabs-Muslims, Christians, Armenians and other religions. It is known that more than 35% of all residents of Jerusalem are young people whose age does not exceed 18 years, so the capital can be safely called the place of youth.

The wealth and negotiability of tourist places

Jerusalem is a real source of tourism. Here you can see a large number of places that delight even during the second visits. We offer to consider the most significant tourist sites and briefly tell about each of them.

The Wailing Wall. In Judaism, the temple where the Wailing Wall is located today was the holiest place. The wall represents the remains of the Second Temple stone run in the capital of Israel. According to historical data, the Temple was erected in the 10th century BC.

The Church of the Holy Sepulcher. There are no people in the world who would not know what this place means. According to Christian tradition, this is the area where Jesus Christ was crucified, after which occurred his Resurrection.

Temple Mount. Landmark significantly stands out among the rest of its high walls. Earlier here was the Jerusalem Temple, which was built in 691 year. This is a sacred place that believers in Islam and Judaism visit with honor.

Church of the Nativity. This is the Christian church, which was opened in 333 AD. According to belief, it was here that Jesus Christ was born. The construction is made in the style of Romanesque architecture and neo-gothic, therefore it attracts with its unique appearance.

Zion. Today it is considered a true symbol of the capital of Israel after the Wailing Wall and the Temple of the Holy Sepulcher. Landmark is a hill, which is located in the south-western part of the city. At the top of the hill you can see the Zion Gate, which will lead you to the Temple of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Zion.

In addition to the above attractions and architectural monuments, in Jerusalem, you are able to see many incredible places. For example, you can pay attention to the Museum of the Tower of David, stroll through The Garden of Gethsemane, appreciate the beauty of the Al-Aqsa Mosque, pray in the Church of All Nations. Moreover, the modern tourist is allowed to visit the Bible Zoo, Damascus Gate, Zion Svetlitsa and much more.

Incredible singularity of the capital

The main feature of this city is the population, which is divided into three large religions, as you may know. Christianity - representatives of this church consider Jerusalem to be the sacred capital, Islam - the Arabs also call the city a shrine, Judaism - representatives consider it a place of power. Pilgrims from all over the world strive to visit this city due to this unique feature. In one place you can meet several religions at the same time, but one thing is very important - they all lead to the shrine.

The fact is that Jerusalem is constantly being modernized. Its infrastructural features are improving, and innovative technologies are being introduced more and more often. Despite this, every foreigner or resident of a given country can find a corner for himself to pray. This is a great place for spiritual life, where you want to come again and again, year after year.

Life in Jerusalem: infrastructure, comfort and transport

Visiting the State among the inhabitants of the entire planet always causes delight. Therefore, if you are just planning a trip - we have prepared a few facts about life in the capital. They will help you to better navigate and make the right decision when buying a profitable tour on our website.

Infrastructure

Despite the fact that only 2.2 percent of the entire territory is allocated to infrastructure and industrial facilities in Jerusalem, here one can find entertainment and ways for comfortable rest and entertainment. Over the course of the year, a large number of various cultural events take place here, there are quite a few night clubs, there are cinemas, theaters, and shopping centers. In almost every corner of the Old City, you can meet a guide who offers the services of an exciting excursion throughout the capital.

A considerable number of museums available to the ordinary tourist can be noted: you can get acquainted with Islamic art, Bedouin life, visit the Museum of the Bible countries, visit the Armenian Museum and even see the Tax Museum with your own eyes! It is also possible to order an unusual tour of a specially designed route.

Accommodation

The vast majority of foreign tourists prefer to look for accommodations on third-party services on the Internet. However, experts cannot recommend this option due to the large number of frauds. Even if you are not deceived, the risk of overpayment is definitely high enough. Apropos this, the best solution for a tourist who visits Jerusalem for the first time is to book a tour that includes a solution to the issue of accommodation.

Despite this, you still need to know about some of the nuances of living. For example, you can look at real estate in the center of the capital, but it is suitable only for those who are willing to pay fabulous sums. You can’t call an apartment rental, for example, expensive, but the average cost per night is 100$ - an area distant from historical sights. In addition, you will have to pay for intermediary services. Want to save? The correct choice would be to buy a package tour.

Transport

As in many capitals of the countries of the world, the road junction in Jerusalem is quite developed. Convenient message will allow you to visit any part of the capital without any difficulties. Thanks to well thought-out public transport and intuitive signs, every foreigner can get from one side of the city to another without the help of the indigenous people of Jerusalem. The most popular way to move is the bus. A rather intense interval between short flights attracts a foreign tourist. The first bus starts from 6 in the morning, and the last one starts the route no later than 24:00 (the Shabbat is not taken into account).

No less popular vehicles are route taxis. They are called Sherutas, and they have similarities with yellow Ukrainian GAZELS, but in terms of transportation quality, of course, much better. Ticket price varies around 6-7 shekels. It is worth mentioning the presence of a high-speed tram, the route of which covers 14 kilometers. And, of course, a lot of taxi services work here. A foreigner who first came to this country is recommended to call a taxi only by phone, otherwise he will overpay heavily.

Nutrition

The city has a huge number of places of different levels - from restaurants with exquisite cuisine and unique interiors to ordinary and budget cafes. The cost of food depends on the area in which the institution is located - respectively, in the central historical part of the city, prices will be overestimated by 1.5-2 times.

Popular places in Jerusalem are Katy’s, Happy Fish, Menza, Mona, Nafoura Restaurant, Ben-Sira Hummus - based on the opinions of tourists who traveled through our tours. Despite this, there are a lot of 24-hour shops and shopping centers here, so you will definitely choose from.

Jerusalem in numbers - five interesting facts

1. The city’s founding date is 3,000 before the birth of Christ;

2. It can be called the holy city for 3 religions. They are: Islam, Judaism, Christianity;

3. The city was destroyed 2 times, and was attacked - 52 times;

4. 44 times Jerusalem was passed into the possession of various rulers;

5. It became the World Heritage Old Town only 38 years ago.

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