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Michael Ronasd

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Travel information for Jerusalem, a city with rich historical and cultural associations for Israel and Palestine. International attractions include the Wailing Wall, the only surviving remnant of the Temple of Solomon, and Dome of the Rock, a mosque built on the site recognized by Judaism, Islam and Christianity as the place where Abraham attempted to sacrifice his son Issac.

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Michael Ronasd

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Travel information for Jerusalem, a city with rich historical and cultural associations for Israel and Palestine. International attractions include the Wailing Wall, the only surviving remnant of the Temple of Solomon, and Dome of the Rock, a mosque built on the site recognized by Judaism, Islam and Christianity as the place where Abraham attempted to sacrifice his son Issac.

Jerusalem Travel Guide - Wikitravel

Open source travel guide to Jerusalem, featuring up-to-date information on attractions, hotels, restaurants, nightlife, travel tips and more. Free and reliable advice written by Wikitravellers from around the globe.
http://wikitravel.org/en/Jerusalem
Jerusalem - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Jerusalem, located on a plateau in the Judean Mountains between the Mediterranean and the Dead Sea, is one of the oldest cities in the world. It is considered holy to the three major Abrahamic religions-Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerusalem
Jerusalem, Israel - Travel Information

Jerusalem is a city that promises a religious and spiritual experiance, excitement and pleasure, interesting tours and entertaining adventures.
http://www.goisrael.com/Tourism_Eng/Tourist%20Information/Discover%20Israel/Cities/Pages/Jerusalem.aspx
Jerusalem Travel Guide and Travel Information

Jerusalem travel guide with pictures, history and weather & climate. Also essential help when planning your trip including how to get there and top hotels. Plus what to do when you're there like sightseeing, attractions, tours, excursions, shopping, nightlife, upcoming events, where to eat and trains and public transport.
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/jerusalem
Jerusalem Travel Guide - Fodor's Travel

Expert picks for your Jerusalem vacation, including hotels, restaurants, entertainment, shopping, top attractions, and more.
http://www.fodors.com/world/africa-and-middle-east/israel/jerusalem
Jerusalem, Israel - Lonely Planet

Holy to Jews, Christians and Muslims, Jerusalem's Old City is one of the world's foremost pilgrimage destinations.
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/israel-and-the-palestinian-territories/jerusalem
The 10 Best Jerusalem Hotels - TripAdvisor

Book the Best Jerusalem Hotels on TripAdvisor: Find 28,422 traveler reviews, 8,437 candid photos, and prices for 95 hotels in Jerusalem, Israel.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g293983-Jerusalem_Jerusalem_District-Hotels.html
Jerusalem Hotels - Expedia

Get 113 Jerusalem hotel deals. Save time with our Best Price Guarantee. Read Reviews. No Expedia cancellation fee. Over 510,000 hotels worldwide.
https://www.expedia.com/Jerusalem-Hotels.d178271.Travel-Guide-Hotels
5 Cheap Flights to Jerusalem, Israel - TripAdvisor

Cheap Flights to Jerusalem: Enter your dates once and have TripAdvisor search multiple sites to find the best prices on Jerusalem flights.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Flights-g293983-Jerusalem_Jerusalem_District-Cheap_Discount_Airfares.html
The 25 Best Things I Ate in Israel - Serious Eats

So, what is Israeli food? The closest thing to a one-sentence answer: a cross-fertilization of Moroccan, Tunisian, Lebanese, Mediterranean, Arab and Jewish food cultures. But there were definitely some reoccurring themes during my week in Israel: olives, falafel, fresh vegetable salads, pita, filo dough pastries, and many bowls of hummus. Here are the best things I ate in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and beyond.
http://www.seriouseats.com/2012/07/snapshots-from-israel-best-things-i-ate-tel-aviv-jerusalem.html
Sights in Jerusalem and Around, Israel - Lonely Planet

115 sights in Jerusalem and Around, Israel - including City of David, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and Israel Museum.
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/israel/jerusalem-around/sights

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Jerusalem יְרוּשָׁלַיִם‎ (Hebrew) القُدس‎ (Arabic)
Metropolis
Old City from the Mount of Olives with Al-Aqsa and Dome of the Rock on the Temple Mount Tower of David Zion Square Chords Bridge Mamilla Mall Western Wall Shrine of the Book Holy Sepulchre
Nicknames: Ir ha-Kodesh (The Holy City) Bayt al-Maqdis (House of the Holiness)
Jerusalem Show map of Israel Jerusalem Show map of State of Palestine Jerusalem Show map of Middle East Jerusalem Show map of Asia
Coordinates: 31°46′44″N 35°13′32″E / 31.77889°N 35.22556°E / 31.77889; 35.22556
Administered by	Israel
Claimed by	Israel and Palestine^{[note 1]}
Israeli district	Jerusalem
Palestinian governorate	Quds
Gihon Spring settlement	3000–2800 BCE
City of David	c. 1000 BCE
Present Old City walls built	1541
East-West Jerusalem division	1948
Israeli annexation of East Jerusalem	1967
Jerusalem Law	1980
Government
• Type	Mayor–council
• Body	Jerusalem Municipality
• Mayor	Moshe Lion (Likud)
Area
• Metropolis	125,156 dunams (125.156 km² or 48.323 sq mi)
• Metro	652,000 dunams (652 km² or 252 sq mi)
Elevation	754 m (2,474 ft)
Population (2022)
• Metropolis	981,711
• Density	7,800/km² (20,000/sq mi)
• Metro	1,253,900
Demonyms	Jerusalemite (Hebrew: Yerushalmi) (Arabic: Qudsi, Maqdisi)
Time zone	UTC+02:00 (IST, PST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+03:00 (IDT, PDT)
Postal code	9XXXXXX
Area code	+972-2
Website	jerusalem.muni.il

UNESCO World Heritage Site
Official name	Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls
Type	Cultural
Criteria	ii, iii, vi
Designated	1981
Reference no.	148
Region	Arab States
Endangered	1982–present

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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Jerusalem Travel Guide - Wikitravel

Open source travel guide to Jerusalem, featuring up-to-date information on attractions, hotels, restaurants, nightlife, travel tips and more. Free and reliable advice written by Wikitravellers from around the globe.
http://wikitravel.org/en/Jerusalem
Jerusalem - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Jerusalem, located on a plateau in the Judean Mountains between the Mediterranean and the Dead Sea, is one of the oldest cities in the world. It is considered holy to the three major Abrahamic religions-Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerusalem
Jerusalem, Israel - Travel Information

Jerusalem is a city that promises a religious and spiritual experiance, excitement and pleasure, interesting tours and entertaining adventures.
http://www.goisrael.com/Tourism_Eng/Tourist%20Information/Discover%20Israel/Cities/Pages/Jerusalem.aspx
Jerusalem Travel Guide and Travel Information

Jerusalem travel guide with pictures, history and weather & climate. Also essential help when planning your trip including how to get there and top hotels. Plus what to do when you're there like sightseeing, attractions, tours, excursions, shopping, nightlife, upcoming events, where to eat and trains and public transport.
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/jerusalem
Jerusalem Travel Guide - Fodor's Travel

Expert picks for your Jerusalem vacation, including hotels, restaurants, entertainment, shopping, top attractions, and more.
http://www.fodors.com/world/africa-and-middle-east/israel/jerusalem
Jerusalem, Israel - Lonely Planet

Holy to Jews, Christians and Muslims, Jerusalem's Old City is one of the world's foremost pilgrimage destinations.
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/israel-and-the-palestinian-territories/jerusalem
The 10 Best Jerusalem Hotels - TripAdvisor

Book the Best Jerusalem Hotels on TripAdvisor: Find 28,422 traveler reviews, 8,437 candid photos, and prices for 95 hotels in Jerusalem, Israel.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g293983-Jerusalem_Jerusalem_District-Hotels.html
Jerusalem Hotels - Expedia

Get 113 Jerusalem hotel deals. Save time with our Best Price Guarantee. Read Reviews. No Expedia cancellation fee. Over 510,000 hotels worldwide.
https://www.expedia.com/Jerusalem-Hotels.d178271.Travel-Guide-Hotels
5 Cheap Flights to Jerusalem, Israel - TripAdvisor

Cheap Flights to Jerusalem: Enter your dates once and have TripAdvisor search multiple sites to find the best prices on Jerusalem flights.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Flights-g293983-Jerusalem_Jerusalem_District-Cheap_Discount_Airfares.html
The 25 Best Things I Ate in Israel - Serious Eats

So, what is Israeli food? The closest thing to a one-sentence answer: a cross-fertilization of Moroccan, Tunisian, Lebanese, Mediterranean, Arab and Jewish food cultures. But there were definitely some reoccurring themes during my week in Israel: olives, falafel, fresh vegetable salads, pita, filo dough pastries, and many bowls of hummus. Here are the best things I ate in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and beyond.
http://www.seriouseats.com/2012/07/snapshots-from-israel-best-things-i-ate-tel-aviv-jerusalem.html
Sights in Jerusalem and Around, Israel - Lonely Planet

115 sights in Jerusalem and Around, Israel - including City of David, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and Israel Museum.
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/israel/jerusalem-around/sights

Jerusalem יְרוּשָׁלַיִם‎ (Hebrew) القُدس‎ (Arabic)
Metropolis
Old City from the Mount of Olives with Al-Aqsa and Dome of the Rock on the Temple Mount Tower of David Zion Square Chords Bridge Mamilla Mall Western Wall Shrine of the Book Holy Sepulchre
Nicknames: Ir ha-Kodesh (The Holy City) Bayt al-Maqdis (House of the Holiness)
Jerusalem Show map of Israel Jerusalem Show map of State of Palestine Jerusalem Show map of Middle East Jerusalem Show map of Asia
Coordinates: 31°46′44″N 35°13′32″E / 31.77889°N 35.22556°E / 31.77889; 35.22556
Administered by	Israel
Claimed by	Israel and Palestine^{[note 1]}
Israeli district	Jerusalem
Palestinian governorate	Quds
Gihon Spring settlement	3000–2800 BCE
City of David	c. 1000 BCE
Present Old City walls built	1541
East-West Jerusalem division	1948
Israeli annexation of East Jerusalem	1967
Jerusalem Law	1980
Government
• Type	Mayor–council
• Body	Jerusalem Municipality
• Mayor	Moshe Lion (Likud)
Area
• Metropolis	125,156 dunams (125.156 km² or 48.323 sq mi)
• Metro	652,000 dunams (652 km² or 252 sq mi)
Elevation	754 m (2,474 ft)
Population (2022)
• Metropolis	981,711
• Density	7,800/km² (20,000/sq mi)
• Metro	1,253,900
Demonyms	Jerusalemite (Hebrew: Yerushalmi) (Arabic: Qudsi, Maqdisi)
Time zone	UTC+02:00 (IST, PST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+03:00 (IDT, PDT)
Postal code	9XXXXXX
Area code	+972-2
Website	jerusalem.muni.il

UNESCO World Heritage Site
Official name	Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls
Type	Cultural
Criteria	ii, iii, vi
Designated	1981
Reference no.	148
Region	Arab States
Endangered	1982–present

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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