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Jerusalem, a city of such contrasts, such history, such culture! So many "such"'s, no wonder Jerusalem is considered the most fascinating and amazing city in the world. Whether you make your way to this Holy City on a business trip or as a tourist, there are endless ways to design your stay, carving out the route of visit each time anew. To enhance the depth and joy of your visit, you must find an excellent first class hotel - a prerequisite for an enjoyable and fruitful stay. There are many Jerusalem hotels to choose from, ranging from hostels for backpackers and spiritual travelers, to 5-stars luxury hotels. Within Jerusalem city limits and the surrounding areas, there is an amazing variety of things to see and do - something for everybody regardless of age or preferences.
The Israel Museum - located in the center of Jerusalem, the Israel Museum carries an outstanding collection of art pieces as well as a most fascinating collection of artifacts from the ageless history of this country. Take the time to visit the Shrine of the Book with remains of papyrus scrolls with passages from the Old Testament written many thousands of years ago.
The biblicalZoo just a short distance from the Jerusalem city center, a unique zoo with a large collection of animals including many mentioned in the Bible. Various daily and evening activities are organized by the zoo on a regular basis. You may inquire at your hotel about specific up-to-date details of the ongoing events.
Little Israel - halfway between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv is 'Little Israel', a huge and monumental collection of large scale models of the main sites in Israel including the central part of Jerusalem. A must!!!
'Knesset' (Parliament of Israeli Government) - Israel's House of Parliament is located nearby the center of Jerusalem. The 'Knesset' building is impressive and open to visitors. You may take a tour of the birthplace of Israel's democracy. The tour includes the viewing of amazing tapestries and stained glass windows representing the 12 Tribes of Israel by the renowned Jewish/French artist Marc Chagall.
The Holocaust Museum, Yad VaShem - located just a short bus ride from Jerusalem city center, the Holocaust Museum is a poignant reminder of the tragic events that led to the foundation of the State of Israel. Six million Jews, more than one and half million of them children, murdered in concentration camps for no other reason than their being Jewish. The museum is, at one and the same time, a place of great despair but also of hope.
The Wailing Wall In the midst of the Jewish Quarter, in the Old City, you will find the Wailing Wall, the most sacred relic of Jewish history in the world, a reminder of the reality of ancient Jewish life going back 3000 years. The Wall is truly impressive, and you may, if you wish, place a note in the cracks of the stones, with a written wish from your heart. This is just a sample of the many places to visit in Jerusalem city and its surroundings.
