Jerusalem is a sacred city for most of the Orthodox inhabitants of the planet. It is the center of three of the world's oldest religions - Islam, Christianity and Judaism. Pilgrims of all sorts of trends of these three confessions flock here.
The journey to Jerusalem in this case resembles the Hajj to Mecca for the purpose of forgiving sins and communion with shrines. The city has an incredible number of temples, cathedrals and monasteries that every believer should visit. There are even special religious tours that allow everyone to explore the sights of the former capital of the Holy Land. However, visiting one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in the world will be interesting for those who are not connected with religions at all. The mixture of historical layers and different cultures gives Jerusalem its unique look.
Legends incarnate
The city is conventionally divided into two halves - Old and New. Old Jerusalem is a real monument of architecture, history and culture. It is surrounded by a fortress wall, which was built in parts, while one era followed another. It is surrounded by a fortress wall, which was built in parts, while one era followed another. In the Tower of David, one of the museums, you can get acquainted with all the details of history. In the old part there is the Garden of Gethsemane. There is the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the grotto in which Jesus prayed on the night of his arrest.
In the holy city, it is worth visiting the Biblical Zoo, each inhabitant of which is a rare endangered species. The ultimate goal of many travelers is the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, where the tomb of Christ is located, and on the eve of Easter, the ceremony of the descent of the blessed fire is held. Nearby is the Wailing Wall - a symbol of eternal hope for a miracle. Tourists and other guests of the city also love to wander the streets of the old fortress. This is insanely interesting. The fact is that archaeological excavations are still underway in Jerusalem. Right under the open sky, in front of passers-by, the history of the ancient sacred capital comes to life.
Road to town
Travelers from all over the world flock to Jerusalem, one of the most popular cities in the world. Our compatriots are also among the visitors. Fortunately for Russians, Israel has canceled the visa regime, so anyone can go to the Holy Land. There are regular flights from Moscow to Tel Aviv, and from there it is a stone's throw to the destination.
Unfortunately, direct flights are not provided, since the ancient city does not have airports. You can get there from the capital in a comfortable train carriage, and for the convenience of Israel's guests, the station is located right at the airport. You can also take a bus or order a taxi.
Those who travel to Jerusalem on a tourist voucher do not even have to think about these little things, since the transfer from the airport to the hotel is already included in the tour price. Very often people come to Jerusalem from Egypt. Most Russians are offered such a trip for economic reasons, since a trip from Egypt to Israel is much cheaper than a direct tour to the Holy Land. In addition, travelers can imagine themselves as an ancient people, following the prophet Moses, going to the Promised Lands. Fortunately, their path will be much shorter.
