Ramparts Walk, Jerusalem

The walk offers a great opportunity to observe the picturesque views of both the Old City with its alleys and shrines, and the New City spreading on the surrounding mountains outside the Walls.


From: Middle East » Israel » Jerusalem District

Israeli  Flag 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]
Blog: Jerusalem, Masada and the Dead Sea
Date: March 4th 2008

Jerusalem

Jerusalem is the capital and largest city of Israel. Its history goes back as far as the 4th millennium BC, making it one of the oldest cities in the world. Jerusalem has been the holiest city in Judaism and the spiritual centre of the Jewish people since the 10th century BC. The city contains a number of significant ancient C ... read more







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