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Surrounded by hills dotted with olive and cypress trees, this is a refreshingly quiet village about a 20-minute ride southwest of the Old City. Its quaint stone houses are mostly inhabited by Israeli artists and sculptors, and... more
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adama said
… of Jerusalem, overlooking the Christian Arab town of Ein Kerem, in the valley below. The whole of Jerusalem… continue reading »
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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
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Bill & Michelle DeKeyser said
… />Though now since Temple Mound is controlled by the Muslims, tourists cannot go into the Al-Aqsa Mosque… 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
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This house belonged to the priestly Kathros family at the time of the Second Temple. The excavated basement apparently contained a laboratory for making incense for the Temple rites. Among the finds were stone vessels, a coin m... more
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This gate, on the fringes of East Jerusalem is the main entrance to the twisting and turning corridors of the Muslim Quarter. Outside the gate, is the Peddler's Market where people sell vegetables, clothes, children toys, shoes... more
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Trevor said
… to the Damascus gate for some dinner and where back in bed by 9:30pm. … continue reading »
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This is one of the most important Christian shrines in the Holy Land, and is held by the Greek Orthodox, Roman Catholic, Armenian Orthodox, Coptic, Ethiopian and Jacobite Churches. The Emperor Constantine's magnificent (and muc... more
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Nancy17 said
… different language but it is quite an experience. I went to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre where Christians… continue reading »
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This modern Franciscan church (dating from 1955), designed by the Italian architect Antonio Barluzzi, was built to commemorate the meeting of Mary with her cousin Elizabeth (Luke 1:39-56). To get to the church, walk up the hill... more
Hebron Travel Experiences
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Dead Sea, Jordan
The Dead Sea is very cool. I was surprised how blue it was. Somehow knowing there is nothing living in the sea makes me think... Continue reading »
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Journey through Jerusalem
We checked into Jaffa Gate Hostel - DO NOT STAY HERE. (Got eaten by bed bugs and that's not the worst of it) There is a free walki... 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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Tale of Two Cities
"It might be impossible to go to Israel without preconceptions. It is a land that has been plagued with controversy and conflict since it... Continue reading »
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