A centre for Israeli and Palestinian culture, Jerusalem is home to bazaars, synagogues, churches and mosques, including the Dome of the Rock, built atop the ruined Jewish Temple. Many rooms in this town of three faiths can be found via HotelTravel.com.
- Activities for Children in Jerusalem
- Ammunition Hill Memorial
- Belz Synagogue
- Ben Gurion Airport
- Damascus Gate
- Dome Rock
- Feast of Tabernacles
- Garden Tomb
- Hayotzer Hutzot International Arts Craft Fair
- History of Jerusalem
- Jerusalem Accommodation
- Jerusalem Bank
- Jerusalem Climate
- Jerusalem Culture
- Jerusalem Film Festival
- Jerusalem Information
Proclaimed as the capital of Israel (this is not recognized by the international community), Jerusalem is a city that has undergone centuries of religious and territorial warfare as well as destruction and rebuilding. Its history of conflict has made the city the wonderful yet tension-ridden metropolis it is today, with its hotpot of cultures and faiths. The Holy City, as it is also known, is one of the world’s major religious centres for Jews, Christians and Muslims, with many prominent sites and places of worship located in the heart of the city.
Jerusalem has various attractions specifically aimed at children, while there are also a number of other highlights that will appeal to both young ones and adults. The city’s museums are almost all child-friendly, with the Bloomfield Science Museum and the Time Elevator being ideal for families. Meanwhile, the Tisch Family Zoological Gardens and Liberty Bell Park give children chance to get outdoors and up close with nature.
Palm Sunday: signifying the beginning of Holy Week, Palm Sunday marks Jesus’ triumphant procession into Jerusalem, when he was hailed as Messiah. Jerusalem is host to a procession from Bethany to the Old City, where pilgrims then attend Sunday services at various churches. There are separate Orthodox and Roman Catholic celebrations, which do not always fall on the same day.
Jerusalem’s attractions are largely religious sites such as churches, mosques and shrines. These are interwoven with historical stories of religious significance. Only in Jerusalem can you visit the Virgin Mary’s tomb, the site where Jesus ascended to heaven and the place where Abraham offered his son for sacrifice. To complement the city’s religious grandeur, Jerusalem has many fascinating museums tracing the city’s history, with Yad Vashem being the most popular.
The unstable security situation in Jerusalem means that it is not possible to arrive by air in the city, with the nearest international airport being situated just outside Tel Aviv. Ben Gurion International Airport offers flights to dozens of international cities and there are frequent bus links from the terminals to the Holy City. Once in Jerusalem, visitors can navigate their way around on foot, while longer distances can be covered by bus, train or taxi.
Businesses in Jerusalem close early on Fridays for Shabbat, which is on Saturday and a holiday for most people. Visitors should note that some offices are closed or only open for half a day on religious holidays. Banks: 08:30 to 18:00, Sunday to Thursday; 08:30 to 12:30 on Fridays
Post Offices: 08:30 to 18:00, Sunday to Thursday; 08:30 to 12:30 on Fridays
Department Stores and shops: 08:30 to 18:00, Sunday to Thursday; 08:30 to 12:30 on Fridays.
Museums: 08:30 to 18:00, Sunday to Thursday; 08:30 to 12:30 on Fridays
Business Offices: 08:30 to 18:00, Sunday to Thursday; 08:30 to 12:30 on Fridays.
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