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The Church of the Holy Sepulchre is the holiest Christian site
in Jerusalem - the site of Jesus' crucifixion, burial and
resurrection. First constructed in 335 by Emperor Constantine,
persistent...
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Temple Mount, known by some as Mount Moriah, is a site of
tremendous religious importance to Muslims, Jews and Christians
alike. It is one of Jerusalem's most famous landmarks and can be
found...
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The Western Wall, known to non-Jews as the Wailing Wall, is the
most sacred Jewish prayer-site in the world. Thousands of
worshippers gather year-round to pray there, and to place folded
written...
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The Via Dolorosa (Road of Sorrow), also known as the Way of the
Cross, is the route Jesus is said to have followed as he carried
the cross to his crucifixion. There are 14 stations along the...
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This vital memorial to the Holocaust provides a multifaceted
tribute to the millions of Jews who died during World War II. The
focus of the museum is to commemorate and document the events of
the...
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The Israel Museum has achieved world-class status with its
remarkable collections, spanning from prehistoric archaeology to
contemporary art. These include displays of archaeology from the
Holy...
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The Citadel was constructed in the 1st century BC as a fortress
for King Herod, and has since served as a strategic defence
position of the Old City. The tallest tower of the Citadel, the
Phasael,...
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Bethlehem is just six miles (10km) south of Jerusalem, and is a
major tourist attraction for pilgrims and visitors alike. The
putative birthplace of Jesus, this is a charming town despite...
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The Dead Sea and its immediate environment is a landscape
abundant with natural wonders. Most notable of these is the high
salt and mineral concentration found in the sea's waters, that
enables...
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Situated in the Judean Desert and overlooking the Dead Sea, is
one of Israel's most popular tourist attractions - the mountaintop
fortress of Masada (sometimes spelled Massada). This...
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Yet another fascinating historical attraction in Jerusalem,
Hezekiah's Tunnel is an absolute must-see for those who like to
combine their sightseeing with a real sense of discovery and
adventure....
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The Makhtesh Ramon (Ramon Crater) is an extremely interesting
geological site located in Israel's Negev Desert, about 53 miles
(85km) south of the city of Be'er Sheva. The crater (or...
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