Jerusalem

Jerusalem is a super religious city and the most important to Christians & Jews and also important to Arabs. It's a hilly place that is usually a bit chillier than the coastal destinations, in fact it rained quite a lot when I was there and they do occasionally have snow. Arriving at the bus station from Tel Aviv we arrived at the bottom of the bus station and had to go through baggage checks and screening as there was a shopping mall there. I've heard from other foreigners that it's not necessary to go through these but it certainly seemed so in Jerusalem and I couldn't spot an alternative route. Apart from the huge queues near the bus station. I was ...  Read the complete review

At the end of May my husband and I stayed in Tel Aviv for two days and then moved on to Jerusalem for six days, it takes 50 minutes to get there by car. The heat wave we had encountered on our arrival was still going strong but it was much better to endure in Jerusalem whose hills are 800m above sea level, humidity is only about 40% there, sometimes even less. We set out in the afternoon to get a first glimpse of the Old City, the historical and religious heart of Jerusalem. Our hotel was near the Damascus Gate, one of the eight gates (of which seven are still in use) of the old city wall built in the first half of the 16th century under the Ottoman Suleyman ...  Read the complete review

Jerusalem was not quite the religious centre I expected, more of a flea market in a dusty town. Anticipation grew as I sat in the coach for the 2-hour coach journey from Haifa to Jerusalem. Not being religious, but more inquisitive, as the stories from my R.E. lessons stood firmly in my mind. I quietly hummed the tune to Jerusalem, as many a rugby fan would, as the coach pulled into the designated parking spot, alongside some 50 to 100 other coaches. Here we were met by a guide who was rather Jolly and reminded me of a character from it aint half hot mum, more than a figure of great knowledge. We were taken to a small building ...  Read the complete review

Immediately one mentions 'Jerusalem' a whole gamut of emotions may be experienced. It is more than a city, it is almost a sense of history encapsulated within a geographical boundary. No city has possibly been the source of so much bloodshed, hatred and heartache, but above all, even today, it is an experience to be both enjoyed and endured. I have been a few times, and worked on a kibbutz for three months which was close to Jerusalem, and have visited both the east and west sections but it is a city that remains always beyond my comprehension, and always will. The history of Jerusalem is too expansive for me to do her justice, but it is a ...  Read the complete review

Nothing can compare you for your first sight of Jerusalem. Brought to life are stories you had been told from childhood. Travel along the Road of Courage and take in the awe-inspiring view. We went through Dung Gate into the old city and discovered plenty more holy sites. The Wailing Wall was tremendous. Watching people kiss the wall and push written prayers into cracks anywhere they could find. Prayers were being chanted everywhere and hundreds of people milling about. Not for anyone who doesn’t like crowds. Later we went into Bethlehem and a visit to the multi-denominational church of the Nativity. All in all a totally unforgettable and ...  Read the complete review