Jerusalem
Reunified since 1967,
Jerusalem is really three cities in one: the historic walled Old City that is
home to its holy places, the modern urban centre to the west, and the Arab
district to the east. Being the capital of Israel, Jerusalem is the largest
city in terms of geographical area and population size. A holy city for three
of the world's major religions—Judaism, Christianity, and Islam—Jerusalem has a
long and hectic history, during which it has been home to people of many
nationalities and faiths. Jerusalem is also a leader in education and health
care, and its religious, historical, and cultural attractions make it the
country's premier tourist destination in addition to being Israel's spiritual,
political, and administrative capital.
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Location
The Old City
Jerusalem In this website, we shall mainly focus on The Old City, Jerusalem. In the old city, there are up to 5 different quarters: the Christian Quarter, the Armenian Quarter, the Muslim Quarter, Temple Mount and the Jewish Quarter. Jerusalem is important for the 3 monotheistic Abrahamic faiths; Christianity, Judaism and Islam. |