This city between the Dead and Mediterranean Seas is one of the most ancient on the planet. Its first inhabitants appeared here six thousand years ago, and since then Jerusalem is a place that is talked about and argued about, which is admired and strives to protect to the last drop of blood. During a tour to Jerusalem, you can easily feel the beating of his heart and understand why he is so dear to people of all races and religions.
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- The closest airport to Jerusalem is located in Tel Aviv and is called Ben Gurion. From it you can get to the ancient city by bus or train. Travel time is about one and a half hours.
- A city tour of the city as part of a tour to Jerusalem is best done on the 99th bus.
- When planning your trip, it is worth considering that from Friday evening to Saturday evening in the Jewish part of Jerusalem, public transport, shops, museums, cafes and restaurants do not work at all due to Shabbat.
- The best time for a tour to Jerusalem is spring and mid-autumn, when the air temperature does not exceed +27. In summer it may seem too hot here, even for those who like warmth, and in winter there is a lot of rainfall in the city.
- Access to holy places can be limited not only by the administration of the temples, but also by too many people who want to touch the relics. The best option to see everything is to come as early as possible in order to be in time before the organized excursions. So in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher or in the tomb of the Virgin Mary, you can be already at 5 o'clock in the morning and inspect everything without hindrance in almost splendid isolation.
- Jerusalem is a city where you should keep a close eye on your belongings. Narrow streets and crowds of people with a wide variety of intentions create opportunities for pickpockets and crooks.
- In many places in the Old Town you can climb the rooftops and walk along them. Picturesque views open from here, and a full life is in full swing on the roofs themselves.
Through the pages of Dina Rubina's novels
Going on tours to Jerusalem, it is worth rereading the novels of the writer Dina Rubina, who has lived in this city for a long time. Her books, better than any guidebook, tell about the sights, and the mentality of the locals, and about authentic restaurants.
Dina's books lead the reader to the Mount of Olives, where a white donkey stands at the turn of one of the dusty streets, waiting for the Savior, and to a small restaurant where Georgian male choirs sing so magnificently in the old dynamics. Jerusalem by Rubina is an old but eternally living city that gives strength and inspiration to everyone and everyone who knows and loves it.
