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Jerusalem Sights and Landmarks Guide, Israel

Discover the magnificent city of JerusalemThe charming city of Jerusalem

The beautiful place of Jerusalem is the biggest city of Israel and possesses an interesting history that dates back to about 6000 years. Apart from being the largest city, Jerusalem is also popular for being the holiest city in Judaism. The city is not only considered by the Muslims to one of the holiest cities in the whole of Islam, it is an important place for the Christians as well. Some of the highly famous religious sites in this charming city include the al-Aqsa Mosque, the Dome of the Rock, the Temple Mount and the Western Wall.

Different amazing sights in Jerusalem

In case you are planning to go on a trip to this amazing city of Jerusalem, there are a large number of sights and tourist attractions that you can visit and enjoy. These attractive sights and tourist destinations include:

- Temple Mount- Also popularly called as Mount Moriah, this charming religious site is highly admired by the Jews, Christians as well as Muslims. This Temple is known to be the most popular destinations in Jerusalem. The Temple is also famous for having Christian and Jewish importance.

- Dome of the Rock- The jewel that is found in the Temple Mount is actually the Dome of the Rock that is plated in gold and symbolizes the enduring city of Jerusalem. The Dome of the Rock is considered to be among the most picturesque buildings all across the globe. As the name suggests “Dome of the Rock”, the dome basically covers the stone slab that is pious to both Jewish as well as Muslim faiths. It is the very place where Abraham decided to sacrifice his admirable son.

- Museum of the Seam- This highly popular socio-political modern art museum is highly known for its raising of different discussion issues in order to have a great impact on the public dialogue within the strange reality. The altering exhibitions displayed in the museum show the interlinked statements regarding different human rights thereby reflecting the thin demarcation in the human relations between the national and personal identities. The museum is also dedicated to addressing the societal truths that occur in the regional conflicts.

- Jerusalem Ben Yehuda Street- This highly admired and visited street provides a large range of excitement and fun for your whole family. You can easily dine as well as shop in the street’s exuberant environment with a large number of fast food and café options available.

So, in case you are wondering whether Jerusalem is a great place to visit or not, you can shed off all your inhibitions and spend an excellent time in this religious as well as entertaining city of Israel.

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The Wailing Wall
travel tip by zangazanga posted more then 30 days ago
The Wailing Wall or Western Wall is a world famous site of Jerusalem. This is the last remaining wall of Herod's Temple destroyed by the Romans. There is separate section for men and women at the wall, so be careful which part you go...