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The centre of the world

A September 2004 trip to Jerusalem by DZohar

Quote: To introduce one of the most fascinating cities in the world, which in medieval maps, was often placed at the centre of the universe...
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The centre of the world Best of IgoUgo

Overview

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The OLD CITY with Jewish, Christian, and Moslem holy places.
The NEW CITY with museums, markets, shopping malls, the university, and Parliament (Knesset).

Quick Tips:

Bring good walking shoes, a hat, and sunglasses. Summers are warm and dry, while winters cool and rainy. (Jerusalem lies on the boundary between the Mediterranean and desert climates, so it gets a bit of each.)

Best Way To Get Around:

Bus service is good, but it does not run Friday evening to Saturday after sunset.
There are no trains yet(under construction).
Taxis are available at all times, but are expensive.
Walking is your best bet.

The Israel Museum Best of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Israel Museum"

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Covering a hilltop in West Jerusalem, the Israel Museum ranks among the best in the world. It contains the unique Dead Sea Scrolls and a first-rate collection on archaeology of the Holy Land, as well as a fascinating display of Jewish art.

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on October 16, 2004

The Israel Museum
Ruppin Boulevard, Near The Knesset
Jerusalem, Israel 91710
+972 (2) 6708811

Jerusalem Zoo Best of IgoUgo

Attraction

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For a refreshing change from tramping around Holy Places, take a bus or taxi to the Jerusalem Zoo located in beautifully landscaped grounds in the Manahat Valley of southwest Jerusalem.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on October 16, 2004

Jerusalem Zoo
Manahat Valley
Jerusalem, Israel

Classical Music Centre Best of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Jerusalem - Classical Music Centre"

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Jerusalem enjoys an intense diet of Western classical music, symphonic, chamber, choral, etc.

See current advertising in The Jerusalem Post Friday edition.

There are regular classical music festivals in the city and nearby at Abu Gosh.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on October 16, 2004

Classical Music Centre
Various Halls
Jerusalem, Israel

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DZohar

DZohar
Jerusalem, Israel

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