Tips from Jerusalem tourist information for satisfying stay at Jerusalem
Posted on 08. Nov, 2009 by admin in Uncategorized
Jerusalem is a big country by itself and is impossible for a tourist to visit all the places of this country in one day. If you are looking for a coastal experience you can check out the coastal cities of Tel Aviv, Akko and Haifa, these places can be visited in a day as it surrounded around the Sea of Galilee. In the below article you will study the important places a person should visit, if he is travelling Jerusalem for the first time. You can also check out our web-site on Jerusalem tourist information.
Old city:- It should be the first stop for any traveler whose travelling to Israel for the first time; it is a place where all the sacred sites are maintained .A 99 bus goes everyday which would provide you a tour of the old city with a guide. The bus will take you across Israel Museum, Tower of David museum and the biblical Zoo. You can get the bus tickets from the ticket offices or you can buy the tickets from bus drivers. For more information on the Old city, you can visit our web-site on Jerusalem tourist information.
Temple mount: – Temple mount also called Mount Moriah is sacred to Judaism and Islam. It is a huge Jewish temple that has stood here for thousand years, since Biblical times. It’s a very old temple and prayers are still conducted here regularly. The Jews will always face the temple mount while praying.
Dome of the rock:-It is also known as Qubbat- as-Sakrah. It is very sacred for the Muslim as this was the place where Prophet Muhammad was ascended into heaven during his night journey to heaven. Even Christians visit this place as the Bible says that this was the place where Abraham offered Isaac for sacrifice. For more information on Dome of the rock, check our web-site on Jerusalem tourist information.
The church of the holy sepulcher: – This is a very sacred place for most of Christian as Jesus Christ was buried and resurrected here. It is also called the ‘Church of the resurrection’. For more information, you can check our web-site on Jerusalem Tourist information.
Al –aqsa mosque: – Al-aqsa Mosque is the third holiest site for Muslim after Mecca and Medina. Daily prayers are hosted accommodating large number of people. For more information you can check out our web-site on Jerusalem Tourist information.
Via Dolorosa:-Via Dolorosa also known as the route of sorrow, it is the route that Jesus walked while carrying his cross to the crucifixion at Golgotha or Calvary. It is a very peaceful and a Christian must visit on his tour to Israel. The route starts from the Lion’s gate passing through the Muslim quarter and ending in the church of the Holy sepulcher where Jesus Christ was buried and resurrected in the third day. The route from the church is marked with 14 Stations of the Cross. For more information on Via Dolorosa, you can check our web-site on Jerusalem tourist information.
Ein Kerem: -If you are looking for a village kind of ambience, then you must make a trip to this place Ein Kerem, it is situated in West Jerusalem. It is also the place where John the Baptist was born. It is surrounded with beautiful hills and mountains. It is also the home to many artists and sculptors. For more information on this place you must check out web-site on Jerusalem tourism information for hotels and accommodations.
Jerusalem is a beautiful place embedded by the old city and the west Jerusalem which forms the new city. I hope this article has provided you all the information that a first time tourist is looking for.
