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Tucked away in a leafy side road in the Germany Colony, this independent one-screen art house cinema is a hidden treasure. Its soft, blue chairs are made for sinking into and the cinema has a relaxed attitude towards food, allo... more
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This city center restaurant/lounge is located far enough from the touristy areas to be considered an "Israeli" hangout. A beautiful seating area with huge windows wraps around the entire bar and a nostalgic crystal chandelier d... more
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This panorama is best viewed in the morning, as later in the day the sun is in the wrong direction. From the Seven Arches Hotel (a popular snapshot stop-off for coach parties) the gleaming gold roof of the Dome of the Rock lies... more
Real Travelers who've been here
Nancy17 said
…=""_blank"">www.aish.com/wallcam), the Dome of the Rock, Mount of Olives, went to the City of David and walked through the Hezekiah… continue reading »
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Did you ever wonder how city planners choose to preserve important ancient sites while meeting the modern needs of a large city? Here's one place to find out. Located in the basement of Jerusalem's new City Hall, a 1:500 detail... more
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Named for the wife of German Emperor Wilhelm II, the Augusta Victoria complex was intended to be a hospice for malaria patients and a hostel for pilgrims. It was dedicated in 1910 and remains a distinctive Jerusalem landmark. F... more
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Built in 715 AD, this is the world's third holiest Muslim site after Mecca and Medina. At the entrance, take a look at the bullet-marked pillar, the spot where King Abdullah of Transjordan was assassinated in 1951. The south si... more
Real Travelers who've been here
Eve in the World said
…) round golden roof shining brightly. A little to the South we had a view of Al Aqsa Mosque with its… continue reading »
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YMCA Tower was designed by Arthur Lewis Harman, the same architect who planned the Empire State Building, this high tower is a city landmark. In addition to the view, the structure contains a 35-bell carillon and three chapels... more
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This attraction, which opened in 1998, provides a white-knuckle simulator ride through Jerusalem's long and turbulent history. The audience is seat-belted in and given headphones for a journey through earthquakes, fires, and th... more
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Enter this partial reconstruction of the "High Street" of late Roman Jerusalem near the Hurva Synagogue in the Jewish Quarter. A number of columns have been restored, as well as buildings suggesting the form of Roman era shops.... more
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All three of these sites are accessible to the public and are a worthwhile stop on your visit. They demonstrate the long and turbulent history of this region. Burnt House is located on Tiferet Yisrael Road. The site is believed... more
Dead Sea Travel Experiences
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Black Sabbath and the Kingdom of Heaven
Sitting In the back of a bus I watched as the Jordan river passed below me. All travelers to Israel were taken by bus across the no mans... Continue reading »
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Cannoning up Wadi Ma'in
In preparation for this years Raid, the team hiked from Wadi Ma’in to the Hot Springs and into the town of Mukawir. The team consisted of... Continue reading »
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taba, jerusalem and the dead sea
we took a bus from sharm el-sheikh to taba along the coast of the red sea. a 5 hour ride that was truly beautiful. this ride made me regr... Continue reading »
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Masada and the Dead Sea
We left Jerusalem at 7am to head on a day trip to Qumran, Masada, the Dead Sea and Jericho. Qumran is the caves that were found not... Continue reading »
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More Walking & Angry Goatherders
Bah! Who likes conserving money? It's such a waste of effort! Today I woke up late, again, and then walked and walked and walked so not t... Continue reading »
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