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Jerusalem is a city suspended between heaven and earth, east and west, past and present—parallel universes of flowing caftans and trendy coffee shops. For some people, Jerusalem is a condition, like being in love; for others, it is a state of mind, a constant tension between rival flags and faiths, or members of the same faith. You may feel moved, energized, or swept into the maelstrom of contemporary issues—but the city will not leave you unaffected.
Jerusalem Hotels
Lodgings range from cheap and simple to high-end deluxe in a variety of settings, from city center to the almost-rural periphery. Where possible, avoid...read more
Jerusalem Restaurants
While the range of Jerusalem eateries will never rival that of cosmopolitan Tel Aviv, you can eat very well in the holy city. Middle Eastern food (sometimes...read more
Things To Do in Jerusalem
Immerse yourself in Jerusalem. Of course you can see...read more
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Jerusalem Experiences
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The Old City: For an astonishing montage of religions and cultures, the heart of Jerusalem—with the Holy Sepulcher, Arab bazaar, and Western... Read more
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The Old City's main Jewish and Muslim sites can be visited individually, but the primary Christian shrines—the Via Dolorosa (or "Way of... Read more
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The history of Jewish life in the Old City has been marked by the trials of conflict and the joys of creating and rebuilding community. Here... Read more
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A walk-through-time adventure, this walk is a heady combination of mysterious tunnels and ancient remains. The climax is wading through the 2,700-year-old... Read more
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The first known mention of Jerusalem is in Egyptian "hate texts" of the 20th century BC, but archaeologists give the city a founding date of... Read more
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Take two Israelis," runs the old quip,"and you've got three political parties!" The saying is not without truth in a nation where everyone has... Read more
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Trip Ideas & Itineraries
The museum that holds Israel's largest collection of modern and contemporary art just doubled its exhibitio Read more
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Travel Tip of the Day
If you’re staying at a hotel, expect a substantial (even extravagant) buffet with breads and rolls, Read more
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Travel Tip of the Day
Muslim sites are closed to tourists on Friday, the Muslim holy day... Read more
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Here are some suggestions for return visitors to Jerusalem. Read more
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Let me begin by saying, our trip to Israel this year was one of the most transformative experiences we have had. Read more
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