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A visit to Jerusalem usually takes people to the popular religious sites of the
place which are popular throughout the world. But the place has also earned its
reputation for its number of parks and gardens that punctuates the beauty of the
place. One gets a plethora of choice in terms of the parks and gardens in Jerusalem.
These landscapes also bear the historical significance of Israel and narrate the
legends in its artifacts. The Independence Park in Jerusalem is one of
the parks which have the repute of being an important attraction in Jerusalem.
Located between the region of Aggron, King George and Hillel Streets the Independence
Park in Jerusalem stands tall as the prime attraction of the area. The chief
attractive element of the park is the Lion's cave which lies inside the park
and is known to be the dwelling place of a pious lion which according to the
popular legends used to guard the remains of the martyrs. This cave lies to
the east end of the park which also houses an old Islamic cemetery in the grounds.
The cemetery is popularly known as the Mamilla Pool which was a tank forming
the part of the water supply system in the Old times of Jerusalem.
The park is a popular stretch which acts as a short cut route to and from the
town on foot. One can derive pleasure for the beauty and greens of the park
at the benches which are fixed besides the fountains creating a calm and quite
atmosphere perfect for taking rest. The park is also a favorite among the locals
as a picnic spot in Jerusalem. One can sit back and relax under the basking
sun and soak in the spirit of the park. It is also one of the Gay cruising areas
of Jerusalem.
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