A small state in the Middle East attracts attention with constant alarming reports: for many years, the confrontation between Jews and Arabs has not stopped in the country, resulting from unresolved territorial disputes. Fans of the culture of Israel are haunted by completely different questions: in a small area there are so many famous historical and religious sites that acquaintance with even a small part of them can take at least half a life.
Historical paths
The UNESCO organization is very sensitive to the cultural and historical values in Israel. Her lists include several objects that are considered indisputable world heritage:
- Fortress Massada, which serves as a symbol of courage and fortitude for the Israelis. Its construction dates back to 25 BC, and its inhabitants performed the feat in the 70th year of the new millennium.
- The old city of Jerusalem, where the Savior climbed to Calvary. Within the walls of the old city there are relics sacred to representatives of three religions - Jews, Orthodox Christians and Muslims. The Western Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher and the Al-Aqsa Mosque on the Temple Mount become objects of worship for millions of pilgrims every year.
- White City is part of Tel Aviv, built in an international architectural style. The buildings of these city blocks are made in white, and the White City was included in the lists of world cultural heritage as a vivid example of new urban development in the twentieth century.
- Ruins in the Negev Desert. Remaining ruins of the once prosperous cities give an idea of the way of life during the existence of the famous Spice Route in the 3rd century BC.
- Bahai Gardens in Haifa, which is the world center for the followers of the Baha'i religion. The terraced gardens on the slope of Mount Carmel are an excellent example of landscape art.
New year happens in summer
In the culture of Israel, special importance is attached to religious customs and rituals. Suffice it to say that the country lives according to its own calendar, and the holidays of Israel are not at all similar to those celebrated by residents of other countries and representatives of other nationalities. New Year in the understanding of an Israeli is a holiday of rethinking the achievements of the past year, and its date always "floats" like other Jewish "red days of the calendar".
