Jerusalem

Russian church on the Hill of Olives where the Son of God spent his final living moments (before rising again of course).

Jerusalem

November 30th 2007
It is simply impossible to imagine a more religiously enigmatic city than Jerusalem. Amongst the old city of about 1 sq klm, the Big 3 religions have some of their most significant temples of worship all competing for a piece of the prime reverential real estate cake. I found it mindboggling to have the Wailing Wall butting up against the Al Aqsa Mosque. Watching orthodox Jews going through their ... read more

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Following World War II, the British withdrew from their mandate of Palestine, and the UN partitioned the area into Arab and Jewish states, an arrangement rejected by the Arabs. Subsequently, the Israelis defeated the Arabs in a series of wars without... ... read more

12th October 2010

Lindsey
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:)
This photo is BEAUTIFUL! I am very curious to where this is exactly. I would love to go there, If you could tell me how I would greatly appriciate it! :) Thank you!

19th March 2012

rakesh
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nice photo
nice photo

3rd July 2012

merlin paulina
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I like this photo.....

colvinyeates
penny and gary

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Yes, it's a helluva place despite its problems.

22nd July 2015

Valeriu Ghimpu
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Very beautiful
Very beautiful ! I want to visit Israel with all cities: Tel-Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa, Nazareth, Eilat

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Thanks for the comment. Israel may be troubled but it's a fascinating destination.

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