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Celebration of Colors
A trip to Jerusalem is an exciting journey into many types of cultures,
traditions and neighborhoods. Along the history of the city, people
of different religions, from all over the world, have set their homes
in Jerusalem, making it an exotic place to discover. Many visitors
to Jerusalem are drawn to the city's exceptional ambience and unique
aura.
The
city of Jerusalem consists of three main parts:
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View to the Old City
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The most historical
holy part is the walled Old City, where the major sites, the
lively alleys and the colorful markets are. The Old City itself is
divided into four quarters: The Armenian Quarter, the Christian Quarter,
the Jewish Quarter and the Muslim Quarter.
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Outside the walls
is the New City, also known as West Jerusalem. Here is where
you can enjoy the vibrant modern metropolis of the active bars and
cafes, the malls, the impressive museums and galleries, and the expanding
Israeli neighborhoods and industrial high-tech zones.
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View to East Jerusalem
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The third part
of Jerusalem is East Jerusalem, populated mostly with Palestinians,
presenting a wide range of oriental restaurants, lively shops and
inexpensive hotels.
Detailed map of Jerusalem
