Jerusalem

How much has been written and not told about the holy city of peace, the eternal and reunited again, the construction of which began millennia ago. The ancient walls of his breathing history, and every stone testifies to the remarkable history of the city, which is visited by pilgrims for millennia. Jerusalem, the capital of Israel, the only city in the world that has more than seventy titles that express love and desire for him, the city depicted on ancient maps in the center of the world and holds its special place in the hearts of people. Jerusalem - a city overflowing emotions of giving religious and spiritual experience, joy and pleasure, offering interesting tours and entertaining adventures. Along with the most important historical and archaeological sites, connoisseurs of culture, art, theater, music, architecture and fine cuisine can be found in Jerusalem a lot of interesting, surprising and exists only here. In the heart of Jerusalem is the Old Town, surrounded by a wall and divided into four quarters - Jewish, Armenian, Christian and Muslim. In the surrounding walls are the most important shrines of the three major religions: the Western Wall - Jewish shrine, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher and the Dome of the Rock on the Temple Mount. Area at the Western Wall is not opustevaet never - thousands of believers come here, bringing in the heart of prayer, the very area is divided into male and half female. Tourists should take care of the closed clothing, while respecting the religious rules. Here, at the foot of a giant wall, preserved by the Holy Church, say prayers and lay down in the cracks between the huge stones of the note of the requests to God. FONT> around the Wailing Wall and others are important for Jews the Western Wall Tunnels unique Davidson Center, the Jewish Quarter with its famous street, the Cardo and the Tower of David, proudly towering over the walls in all its glory. The south of the Old City of David Castle is located from which rose ancient Canaan and Israel's Jerusalem. It is a wonderful place rich of famous historic sites, which makes an indelible impression on visitors. For Christians, Jerusalem is a very special significance - it is here unfolded the most dramatic phase of the life of Christ, here he lived, performed miracles, was crucified and resurrected. In one Christian quarter is only about 40 places of worship (churches, monasteries and inns for pilgrims). One of the most famous objects of the Christian quarter is the Via Dolorosa - "Via Dolorosa", which, according to Christian tradition, Jesus walked to Calvary from the tribunal. Many pilgrims come to Jerusalem to follow in the footsteps of Jesus along the route, which begins at the Lion Gate in the Muslim Quarter, passes through 14 points, and ends at the Temple of the Holy Sepulcher. In this temple are the most important Christian values, including the anointing stone (on which was entrusted with Christ's body before burial), and much more. Holy Sepulcher - a place of pilgrimage for millions of faithful Christians from all over the world. also holy places in the Old City there are some great, worthy of attention, over. There is a great market - a real feast for the soul, where you can purchase pottery in the Armenian style, beautiful necklaces, original costumes, embroidered cushions, colorful wool carpets, candles and wonderful glassware, as well as numerous gifts for every taste. On the walls of the Old Town road runs the mall, with a view of the Old and New city. Tours along the walls are a great evening pastime, during which you can admire the shining lights of the city. Armenian quarter distinguished by its unique attractiveness, and it is also worth visiting. How Jerusalem became a center of religion and spirituality and became a place of pilgrimage for millions of tourists from all over the world? In the history of Jerusalem there were many wars over ownership of the city. Its strategic location attracted invaders from different countries, and some even drove them to different periods of time. This city remembers the war and peace, love and hate, wealth and poverty, destruction and restoration, joy and pain of his people, now here come from all over the world with hope and faith. FONT> Since the founding of Jerusalem has always remained a great, unique, a city which has no equal in the world.