Old City of Jerusalem - Jerusalem

This ancient walled city is holy to all three monotheistic religions and has been constantly inhabited for more than 3000 years.

 In 1000 BCE Jerusalem was proclaimed by King David as the eternal capital and spiritual centre of the Jewish People and it was here that  in 670 BCE the first temple was built by King Solomon.  

A Holy place to Christians, as it was at this place, more than 2000 years ago, that Jesus entered the city at Passover and where subsequently the Last Supper took place, followed by Jesus’ arrest at the Garden of Gethsemane, his trial, condemnation and the route of the Via Dolorosa (Way of the Cross) to Calvary.
Built over the site of Solomon’s Temple (Temple Mount) is the Dome of the Rock a shrine for Muslim pilgrims who believe that this was the site where Mohammed ascended to heaven.

 The spiritual quality of Jerusalem is unique and exists mainly due to the exhilarating and impressive history and sacred ambience surrounding its Holy Sites. The fascination of Jerusalem probably results from the vivid and exciting markets, captivating narrow alleyways, stunning stone walls and beautiful ancient buildings.