Holiday Destination: Old City Of Jerusalem

It's Located in Jerusalem city of Israel.

The Old City is walled area within the modern city of Jerusalem. The total area of Old City is a 0.35 sq mi (0.9 sq km). The Old City is home to several sites of key religious importance the Temple Mount and its Western Wall for Jews, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for Christians, and the Dome of the Rock and al-Aqsa Mosque for Muslims. Jerusalem has always been of great symbolic importance. Among its 220 historic monuments, the Dome of the Rock stands out built in the 7th century, it is decorated with beautiful geometric and floral motifs. Until 1860, when the Jewish neighborhood, Mishkenot Sha'ananim, was established, this area constituted the entire city of Jerusalem. Traditionally, the Old City has been divided into four uneven quarters, although the current designations were introduced only in the 19th century. Only in the Old City can one find an incredible blend of tourist sites and captivating heritage, wondrous archaeological exhibits and monumental structures that are sacred to all peoples alongside spiritual and cultural journeys, human stories, religious costumes, scents and colors. Religion, history, sanctity and the mundane come together in the magical alleyways of the Old City. During the Six Day War in 1967, which saw hand to hand fighting on the Temple Mount, Israel occupied the Old City alongside the rest of East Jerusalem. Today, Israel controls the entire area, which it considers as part of its national capital. In 2010, Jerusalem's oldest fragment of writings was found outside of the Old City's walls.

Climate of Jerusalem City

Summer 24.2 °C (75.6 °F), Winter 9.1 °C (48.4 °F)

Tourist Season

Summer season is best visiting in Jerusalem.

General Information Of Jerusalem City

• Land Area: 48.323 sq mi (125.156 km2)
• Population: 8 Lakh.
• Capital City: Jerusalem.
• Language: Hebrew, Arabic, Yiddish, French, Spanish and English.

Accessibility

Bus Terminal in or Near by

Jerusalem Central Bus Station

Yafo 218
Jerusalem, Israel

Airports in or Near by

Jerusalem Airport: For domestic flights.

Ben Gurion International Airport: For international flights.

Railway Stations

Tel Aviv Railway station

Al parashat drakhim 10
Tel Aviv, Israel