Israel Holy Sites for Touring
Israel is a Middle Eastern country on the Mediterranean Sea, which is recognized by Jews, Christians and Muslims as a sacred land. It has long been known to hold many sites with religious and spiritual significance. Due to the presence of the Western Wall, many Jewish tours are held here as well. Many different types of tours are done based on the nature of the visit, including sight-seeing, visiting special, Historical and religious places and around the country tours. The different sites which attract Jewish people on tours of Israel include:
· Jerusalem:
Jerusalem is a city in the Middle East, located on a plateau in the Judaean Mountains between the Mediterranean and Dead Sea. It is one of the oldest cities in the world, and is considered holy by Muslims, Christians and Jews. One of the main attractions for the tours of Israel is this city. Due to its holiness, tours of Jerusalem are of great importance for many individuals and Jewish tours are fairly common in the city. The main sites in Jerusalem which attract different individuals for touring the city are:
· The Cenacle
· Mount of Olives
· Church of Holy Sepulcher
· Dead Sea
· Church of St. John the Baptist
The most important ones include:
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· Western Wall:
Considered to be the most sacred and holy site in the Jewish religion, the Western Wall is the last remnant of the second Jewish temple. Walking through the heart of Jerusalem, over the cobblestones and up to the wall, even the most cynical cannot hold back the flood of emotions as the combined waves of ancient history and religious fervor come crashing down. It is also a tradition to leave a note containing an individual’s deepest prayers, in between the cracks of the wall.
· David Tower:
The Tower of David, also known as the Jerusalem Citadel is a museum show casing the history of Jerusalem. It contains vast amount of information about Jerusalem, its major events and overall history. The Citadel itself is a fascinating archaeological site. The finds uncovered within are a testimony of Jerusalem’s eventful past. It produces a representation of Jerusalem and its various historical periods in microcosm. In addition to being a museum of history, the Tower of David has become a platform for the contemporary expression in the city of Jerusalem. It offers a 360-degree view of the Old city of Jerusalem as well as the modern areas. The museum also stages unique night performances that are screened among the archaeological remains in the Citadel courtyard and to the sounds of original music, the history of city of Jerusalem in the Night Spectacular and the story of King David in the King David show, comes to life with breath taking giant images.
· Temple Mount:
The Temple Mount, also referred to as Harm Sharif and Al-Aqsa Compound is a hill located in the old city of Jerusalem. It holds extremely great religious significance for Muslims, Jews and Christians. It has been venerated as one of the holiest sites in Islam, Judaism and Christianity. It is a must see site for all Jewish people during a tour.