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Jerusalem

Introducing Jerusalem, Israel

It is the holiest city in the world, filled with thousands of years in history, combined with splendid and modern architecture and a vibrant culture. This is Jerusalem, one of the world’s top destinations. Unsurprisingly the most popular spots are the holy sites, and one needs at least three days to completely experience them all.

For many centuries, Christians from all over the world have come to visit the Mount of Olives and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, which is said to contain the tomb of Jesus. Aside from these, the Old City walls houses all the other holy sites, so you can drop by Western Wall, the Temple Mount, the Dome of the Rock, the Via Dolorosa and the Hurva Synagogue. The Old City has 4 Quarters, namely Armenian, Jewish, Christian and Muslim quarters, all of them together in complete harmony.

To awaken your senses, drop by the Machane Yehuda Market for fresh fruit and vegetables, cheese, exotic spices, wine, coffee, baked goods and local dishes. Then, you can walk off the excess calories at Wohl Rose Park, which is located right at the foot of the Supreme Court of Israel. With more than 15,000 rose bushes in bloom, it has been named as one of the 11 most beautiful rose gardens in the world.

For a truly meaningful tour, visit the Yad Vashem, Israel’s memorial to the Holocaust victims, featuring film footage, interviews with survivors, artifacts, historical documents and personal items.

The Ein Karem neighborhood is a favorite weekend spot for tourists and locals alike, due to the peace and quiet that the place has to offer. Many Christians make a pilgrimage here because it is said to be the place where Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist, miraculously got pregnant. This is also the place where he was born.

Regardless of your faith, Jerusalem is a place of wonder for all and is a place that should be on your must-see list.

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In Mount Herzl, the Dead are Never Forgotten

July 22, 2018 By //  by Sarah Cruz Leave a Comment

Jerusalem is one of the most famous cities in the world, known to all races and religions, and highly revered by all Jews, Christians and Muslims. Spending your next vacation here means spending the next days or weeks of your life within and alongside some of the holiest and oldest religious landmarks in the world. But Jerusalem has more to offer than its intrinsic spirituality. It also boasts of natural treasures, hi-tech museums and modern facilities. One of the places you can visit that has nothing to do with religion but equally important is Mount Herzl.

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Mount Herzl Cemetery

Located to the west side of the city beside Jerusalem Forest, Mount Herzl is also known as Mount of Remembrance since it is the country’s national cemetery. The mountain was named after Theodor Herzl, considered the father of the State of Israel, whose remains …

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Say a Prayer for the Garden of Gethsemane

July 21, 2018 By //  by Sarah Cruz Leave a Comment

The Garden of Gethsemane is a pivotal location to the Gospel narrative in the New Testament. This was where Jesus and his followers prayed the night before their leader was taken by the soldiers and ultimately crucified. The garden is located at the foot of the Mount of Olives in the Kidron Valley, but although the sacred mount is easy to locate today, there are disputes as to where the famous garden was originally located.

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The Garden of Gethsemane

There are four groups of people pointing to four different spots. Traditionally, devotees believe that the garden is near the Tomb of the Virgin Mary to the north of the Mount of Olives, the Greek Orthodox believes it is to the east, the Church of All Nations points to a …

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Church of the Holy Sepulchre: Most Holy and Controversial

June 19, 2017 By //  by Sarah Cruz Leave a Comment

Jerusalem is the center and birthplace of Christianity, as it is the spiritual home of Judaism and Islam. These three faiths peg their origins to Abraham, the supposed historical father of Islam and Judaism, and spiritual father of Christians. Pilgrims from all over the world come to Jerusalem. Although pilgrimages are not as important for Christians as they are for Muslims, thousands of Christians make their way to Jerusalem every year, specifically to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

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Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Located in the Christian Quarter of Jerusalem’s Old City, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre is considered by many as the most …

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Israel Museum: Israel’s Pride and Joy

June 18, 2017 By //  by Sarah Cruz Leave a Comment

To say that Jerusalem is a city of museums is an understatement. There are more than 60 museums in the city, which is very impressive for a tiny city compared to other major metropolis and tourist destinations in the world. While a majority of these museums are excellent and the best in their field, the most important museum in the Holy City and the entire country is the Israel Museum.

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The Israel Museum (entrance)

Perhaps the most exciting archeological finds ever are the Dead Sea Scrolls, and where are they now? You guessed it, in the Israel …

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Garden Tomb: He is not Here — for He is Risen

June 17, 2017 By //  by Sarah Cruz Leave a Comment

Christianity is the only religion in the world that claims the resurrection and ascension of its founder. Jesus was resurrected after spending three days in the grave. The Church of the Holy Sepulcher maintains that within its compound is the actual grave where the body of Jesus was kept for three days. The Holy Sepulcher is one of the most revered and visited sites in the Old City in Jerusalem. But just in case the church leaders got it wrong, there is an alternative location in Jerusalem for Christ’s tomb — the Garden Tomb.

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The Garden Tomb

The belief that this could be the probable site of Christ’s actual tomb is not without evidence. Believers look to textual, historical and …

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Redemption on the Mount of Olives

December 26, 2016 By //  by Sarah Cruz Leave a Comment

Jerusalem is called the Holy City because it is easily the holiest city in the world. Christianity, Islam and Judaism began here. Simply put, the world would have been different if Jerusalem did not exist. Even if you do come to visit to enjoy other attractions such as culture and arts, food, archeology and nature, you can’t help but feel the air of spirituality as you see so many religious landmarks. It’s simply amazing to see structures and places from the Bible, Torah and the Quran come to life. One of these places is the Mount of Olives, which is an extremely significant place in Christianity, Islam and Judaism.

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Mount of Olives

The three Abrahamic religions point to the Mount of Olives as the place of Redemption and communion with God. The Jews wait for …

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