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Jerusalem overview tells you that it is a historic city with millenniums of
tradition following it up and is also a holy place for three dominant religions
- Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Jerusalem tourist attractions have
in store various interesting buildings, monuments and shopping places for the
tourists to discover and enjoy. You can also enjoy the various sports and outdoor
activities while enjoying the different places of Sightseeing in Jerusalem.
How would you like to start? Would you like to visit the places of historical
importance or go on a shopping spree? You can start from the Al - Aqsa Mosque,
built from 710 to 715; this is the world’s holiest Muslim site after Mecca
and Medina. Other places include Ammunition Hill Memorial where one
of the fiercest battles in Jerusalem was fought. Basilica of the Agony of
the Lord regarded as the garden of Gethsemane where Jesus prayed before
his arrest, British Military Cemetery which holds the graves of British
soldiers who died in World War I, Damascus gate which is the main entrance
to the twisting and turning corridors of the Muslim Quarter which are some of
the popular Jerusalem tourist attractions.
Jerusalem travel guide can give you more ideas to make your trip interesting and enjoyable. If you like shopping then Jerusalem has lots in store for you there too. Malha Mall claims to be the largest shopping centre in the Middle East and is situated close to the Teddy Football Stadium, the zoo and one of Jerusalem’s two high-tech parks. Kravitz, a well known stationary and art store is located in the centre of town is another important Jerusalem tourist attraction.
Jerusalem is a city of mountains and valleys which greatly contribute to its
beauty. You can try out the various mountain sports like hiking, trekking, mountain
biking or simply taking a lazy walk along while savoring the delightful surroundings.
There are four mountains that lie in a straight line, going from east to west,
they are:-
- Mount of Olives
- The Temple Mount also known as Mount Moriah
- Mount Zion also called as the Upper Hill.
- Mount Scopus
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