Perched on a plateau in the Judean Mountains, Jerusalem boasts a wildly diverse population of close to one million Jews, Muslims and Christians, thousands of sacred sites and some of the best dining, hotels and nightlife in the region.
You’d be hard pressed to find a place as chock-full of history as the Old City of Jerusalem, where religious sites like the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the Dome of the Rock draw tens of thousands of believers. Locals and tourists alike visit the Western Wall, better known as the Wailing Wall, where they tuck their prayers into its cracks and hope for an answer. The Israel Museum houses a fine collection of art, and the complete collection of the famous Dead Sea Scrolls.
One of Jerusalem’s biggest draws is the Dead Sea. The lowest point on earth, this lake contains the second saltiest water in the world – so salty that it sustains no life, though you’ll float with ease.
So once you’ve booked your flight and picked a hotel, peruse our pages to create an itinerary inspired by fellow travelers who’ve tucked their own prayers into the Wailing Wall.
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