Jerusalem Insight Guide

This travel guide begins with chapters covering Jerusalem's turbulent history, followed by essays designed to explain the character, beliefs and cultures of its communities of Jews, Arabs and Christians. It includes up-to-date maps, and tips on travel, excursions, accommodation and restaurants.

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More than 1.5 million people spend their holiday in Israel each year. Some are pilgrims, some go for the beaches. This updated travel guide begins with chapters covering Jerusalem's turbulent history, followed by essays designed to explain the character, beliefs and cultures of its communities of Jews, Arabs and Christians. Additional chapters cater for those wishing to visit nearby Tel Aviv or take day trips to the Dead Sea, the Qumran Ruins and the fortress of Masada. The book covers all of Jerusalem, from the winding alleys of the Old City to the shopping malls of the modern one, from Mount Zion to the Mount of Olives, from army training to Kubbutzim. It includes up-to-date maps, and tips on travel, excursions, accommodation and restaurants.