Western Wall (Wailing Wall, Kotel) is an ancient wall in the Old City of Jerusalem. It is the holiest place for Jews. Also, do you know the connection between Star Trek and the Western Wall? You will find the answer at the end of this post. About the Kotel The Western Wall, Wailing Wall or…
The Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in the Old City offers stunning views and a lovely archeological museum. Map The Lutheran Church of the Redeemer is located on Muristan Road in the Christian Quarter inside the Old City Of Jerusalem. And about 50 meters away from the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. The church is marked…
According to traditions, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem contains two of Christianity’s holiest sites. They are the Golgotha and Jesus’s empty tomb. Sepulchre Or Sepulcher? In past blogs, I always wrote Sepulcher. But when I check Wikipedia, I see that they spell Sepulchre. So what is the correct form of writing? The…
This guide goes over attractions in Caesarea (Caesarea National Park, Ralli Museum, and Aqueduct Beach) and answers common questions. Caesarea Caesarea is a town in north-central Israel, which inherits its name and much of its territory from the ancient city of Caesarea Maritima. Located midway between Tel Aviv and Haifa on the coastal plain near…
Knesset, the Israeli Parliament, offers various free tours. This guide starts with basic info and then joins the standard tour. Map The Knesset is located on Givat Ram, Jerusalem. Directions If you are arriving by public transport, you can take Egged bus lines 7, 7A, 14, 35, or 66 to the Knesset. And here is…
The Museum For Islamic Art guide in Jerusalem presents various Islamic art findings from different periods and places. Map The Museum for Islamic Art is located at HaPalmach Street 2, Jerusalem. The museum is relatively small. It has three floors with three halls on each floor. Here is the floor plan: You can also find…