Top 5 Things To See In Jerusalem

Among the most important locations worldwide and among the oldest cities is Jerusalem. One of the amazing religious, cultural, and historical sites in the world; Jerusalem is the Pearly of Abrahams and the spiritual home for Muslims, Christians, and Jews. Here are the top five places you really must see if your time to tour Jerusalem is limited: Here are the top five attractions you have to see in your short time to tour Jerusalem:

1. Old city and its walls

Strong walls were built in the 16th century by Ottoman Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent encircle Jerusalem's Old City and are very robust. See the breathtaking views over Jerusalem by strolling along the walls, or walk through any of the seven gates that lead into the Old Town to get lost amid the labyrinth of little cobblestone-paved lanes and visit the bazaars. Old City is only 0.9 sq km, and most of the attractions in Jerusalem are found inside Old City; hence, foot sight-seeing is rather simple. Among additional tourist attractions are the Western Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, the Dome of the Rock, and bazaars.

2. Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock

Rising above the Old City is the brightly lit dome of the Rock, really Temple Mount (Haram esh-Sharif). Since Prophet Muhammed began his trip to paradise from the rock of this Islamic shrine, it is considered one of the most important Islamic locations. The whole platform offers a stunning view of the Old City and acts as a haven of peace among the busy capital city. Only when the gate is opened for visitors may infidels approach the Temple Mount; they cannot arrive on Islamic Holy Days.

3. The Western (Wailing) Wall

The Western Wall is a part of the retaining wall that encloses the Temple Mount area and held the Jewish Second Temple until it was destroyed in 70 CE. Known also as the ‘Wailing Wall,’ this place of worship draws thousands of Jews and other visitors to the site daily. The fact that through the prayers and petitions chiseled into the stones of the site thousands of years ago, is one of the most touching sights. The spectacle of observing pious Jews praying and chanting from the Torah at the wall is a highly memorable and enlightening glimpse of the fact that Jerusalem remains a central focus of Judaic tradition.

4. Via Dolorosa

Stroll down the Way of the Sorrows commonly known as the Via Dolorosa, a path to the Calvary, where Jesus Christ dragged his cross, was crucified, buried, and resurrected. The picturesque road that we have followed for so long is lined with Chapels and Churches each of which signifies each event on the path has ended to the bare Church of Sepulcher. It is truly inspiring to watch generations of Christian devotees who walk along this rut that was created hundreds of years ago to reach the place of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and, thus, observing Jerusalem as the sanctified city with centuries-long religious significance is truly a matter of faith.

5. Mahane Yehuda Market

After visiting the historic and religious sites in the city, take your time and experience the cultural side of the Israelis when you visit the lively Mahane Yehuda Market. This is a neighborhood bazaar with shops selling spices, baked products, and snacks and Food stands that double up as the main market for food produced by Jerusalemites. Stroll around the narrow streets, and pass through throngs of people who are purchasing fruits and vegetables, cheese, meat, bread, and all the necessary groceries on their carts. It is not recommended to leave without a try of the available sweets such as the Halva, Kababs, and other Middle Eastern cuisines. The Shuk is for the heart and soul, it is a stunning feast for all the senses, and for those who wish to see the modern, present-day Jerusalem as much as the historic, traditional city.

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