One of the oldest cities in the world, Jerusalem (often misspelled Jeruselum) is also the capital of Israel. It is widely known as a holy city as it is of much significance to not just one but three religions- Jewish, Christianity and Islam. It is located in the Judean Mountains near the Mediterranean and the Dead Sea.
It is one of the most extraordinary cities in the world containing historical sites important to many religions. There are approximately 75 churches, 150 mosques and about 1200 synagogues inside the city. King Solomon’s Temple, Second Temple, the Cenacle (the supposed site of Jesus’ Last Supper) and Temple Mount all co-exist here.
Jerusalem / Jeruselum is also known for its cultural diversity. This beautiful city is home to many cultural and artistic venues. It is especially know for the Israel Museum which also houses the Shrine of the Book which contains the Dead Sea Scrolls. The Rockefeller Museum and the Ticho House are other popular destinations. Besides its cultural presence, artistic activities have also come up in the recent past. Khan Theatre and the Jerusalem Theatre are quite famous for the concerts they host every year.
Nature has surely been kind to Jerusalem / Jeruselum. The whole city as such
is very beautiful surrounded by valleys and dry waterbeds. You will be left
captivated by its picturesque scenery. The climate is hot and humid in the summers
and cold and dry in the winters. Tourists are always welcome in this holy city
as the main economy of Jerusalem mainly thrives on tourism. Every visitor who
comes here is touched by the shining glow of the religious shrines found all
around in Jerusalem / Jeruselum.
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