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  • Katie Rigle
    Pottstown, PA47 contributions
    Humbling and Surre
    Surreal and humbling experience walking through Old City Jerusalem. No matter your religion, please take the time to tour this city. It is vast with lots of history, architecture, and culture. I would actually opt for a tour guide for this city, as there is just so much going on. Wear comfortable shoes and pack your patience! Lots of walking and many many people.
    Review of: Old City of Jerusalem
    Written 27 March 2023
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  • Brenda S
    Auckland Central, New Zealand8 contributions
    For a moment you reach back through the centuries.
    Viewing platforms have been place to seperate the none believers from the Jewish worshipers. Some prayed at the wall rocking backwards and forwards, others sat quietly on chairs, while some wash as the joyous sounds of those dancing and singing add a melodic rhythm to the atmospheric vibe.. The women enjoyed a smaller space to the side as there were less of them. Go with an open mind and enjoy. Understand that although tight security is not onourous. Dress respectfully when in the city you don't know where you could end up and you don't want to feel out of place by showing too much skin.
    Review of: Western Wall
    Written 23 March 2023
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  • nancy e
    Round Rock, TX127 contributions
    Beautiful and sad
    Beautiful sacred place ruined by cameras , pushing etc. Many people of make this pilgrimage to pray. However many tourists just come to take pictures and beat others to the front of the line making it impossible for others to quietly pay their respect. Please be respectful and know this is a holy place🎁😴
    Review of: Église du Saint-Sépulcre
    Written 18 March 2023
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  • ScenicSights
    Wauwatosa, WI755 contributions
    Great View!
    The roads are pretty narrow. I love the beautiful stone. The views are breathtaking. It would be nice if there were more plaques with information.
    Review of: Monte das Oliveiras
    Written 19 March 2023
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  • ScenicSights
    Wauwatosa, WI755 contributions
    Beautiful!!
    It's like a small pocket park with lots of incredibly old olive trees. You can walk around it really quickly and the Basilica is next door. Quite lovely though crowded.
    Review of: Garden of Gethsemane
    Written 19 March 2023
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  • M E
    3 contributions
    This place fits the description on the bible
    This place fits the descriptions on the bible. The way the tomb lay out. The way the rock would have been rolled to open and close the tomb. The Golghota, the Skull Hill, really looks like skull.
    Review of: The Garden Tomb
    Written 24 February 2023
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  • Davidthecoach
    Derby, UK51 contributions
    One of the most intriguing challenges in St. David's City!
    There are two of these tunnels, one dry and lit, the other totally dark and wet.
    We chose the one with water flowing through it.

    It is narrow: two people can not pass each other without considerable difficulty. It is just five feet high in a couple of places, so I had to stoop in those places. the depth of the water is from a few inches to two feel. It is gently flowing, so relatively fresh.

    If there are people in front of you, be prepared for them to stop to take selfies from time to time!

    I would say a torch with fresh batteries is essential. Preferably a head torch. Oh, and a waterproof camera if you are concerned about it dropping in the water! Otherwise be careful!
    One MUST wear shoes, as the paved stonework under foot is loose in places. Trainers are okay, but of course they will be wet afterwards. We used jelly sandals purchased for use on the beach. They were perfect. We wore shorts which limited how wet our cloths got. There is a changing room, but we did not use it.
    At the end of the gently twisting tunnel are a few gently slippery steps leading out to the small reservoir pool and daylight!

    Wow! what an unusual experience! Make sure you know the history of the tunnel before you go as it makes the experience even more interesting.
    Review of: Hezekiah's Tunnel - Siloam Tunnel
    Written 23 March 2023
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  • JrnyJunkie
    Cleveland, OH928 contributions
    Fascinating to see how close the quarters are to one another.
    Wish that I felt differently, but after seeing how close conflicting areas are to one another I do not think that peace will ever happen.
    Review of: Jewish Quarter
    Written 10 March 2023
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  • SmartTraveler
    Muar, Malaysia646 contributions
    Devine Passion
    Via Dolorosa is the processional route that Jesus suffered. He wore a crown of thorns, was whipped, was humiliated, and carried a heavy cross to Calvary.

    The route started from the House of Pontius Pilate. There are 14 stations marked with Roman numerals. Each has a sorrowful story to tell.

    We walked Via Dolorosa. At station  4, Mary wept for the suffering of her son. Simon of Cyrene helped to lift the heavy cross at station 5. Jesus' handprint on a wall was marked in station 9. He had to support himself after the third fall. The next 5 stations are located indoors.

    Via Dolorosa unveiled epic human evil and cruelty to Divine Passion and Humility. It is spiritually touching amid a busy bazaar selling cheap tourist souvenirs. We continue walking to the Church of Holy Sculpture.
    Review of: The Way of the Cross - Via Dolorosa
    Written 14 March 2023
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  • Gregg
    Colorado5 contributions
    The #1 place in the world!
    Jesus was crucified, died, buried, and Risen all in this one building!! The most important place on earth!! Go at 5am when it opens, it’s worth it! At least go before 8am, otherwise the crowds are too huge. Bring a coat. Spend as much time as you can!
    Review of: Christ's Tomb
    Written 17 February 2023
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  • JoeNathan9249
    Saint Paul, MN5,926 contributions
    Stunningly beautiful
    Stunning place. Glad to see people getting along at this very holy site. About 40 years ago we visited and at that time we (who are not Moslem but respect the religion and its followers) were able to go inside. This is only possible now for members of that religion.
    Nevertheless it is a beautiful place to visit. Strongly recommended.
    Review of: Dome of the Rock
    Written 27 March 2023
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  • JrnyJunkie
    Cleveland, OH928 contributions
    Interesting entrance to the Old City.
    Interesting entrance to the Old City. Close to King David's Tower and safer than some of the other gates.
    Review of: Jaffa Gate
    Written 10 March 2023
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  • SkipJAtlanta
    Atlanta205 contributions
    Sifting History
    This is literally a "once in a lifetime experience." You are able to sort through 3000 plus years of history from possibly the most contested and hallowed site on the globe. When this project is finished (sometime in the next few years) it is DONE. I can't imagine such an opportunity will come again.

    There were approximately twenty of us in total sifting buckets of soil filled with pottery shards, marble fragments, mosaic pieces, ceramic pieces, ancient glass, the occasional coin per day, etc. Wonderful and helpful staff that moves between sifting pairs. The conclusion is a mini-history lesson as the finds of the last 24 hours, including ours, are laid out as a timeline and an archaeologist uses them to walk you through time with the found objects. We loved it.

    One caveat, while taxis can find the location, they are not keen on finding you for a return trip. We had to walk about a mile to a electric train stop. The weather was great and this was not difficult, but one of our group members had recently had back surgery. So be sure to have an understanding of how to get here and how to leave!

    This was the favorite Israel activity for me. Its something of a "crowd sourcing" archaeological project. Its meaningful on multiple levels for history lovers and religious oriented travelers.
    Review of: Temple Mount Sifting Project- HaMasu'ot Lookout
    Written 25 March 2023
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  • Bluebellplasnewydd
    Cardiff, UK1,648 contributions
    Magnificent
    There is far too much to take in on a single visit to Jerusalem. Dormition Abbey is on Mount Zion where there are many other religious and historic sites. The abbey is said to be the place where The Virgin Mary spent her last days. You will have to make your own mind up about that. It is however spectacular and beautiful so when in the area worth a look.
    Review of: Dormition Abbey
    Written 16 December 2022
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  • FredPurdue
    Seattle, WA2,239 contributions
    Mix spirituality and photography when possible
    A holy place, visited by pilgrims such as we were, but this review focuses on the problems of photographing the site. Two primary issues are crowds - which means long waits for access and a short time at the site - and lighting. Regarding the lighting, plan on using high ISOs for exposures. As to the crowds, travel light - good use for a pocket camera - and plan ahead, pre-programming your settings so that you can grab a few pictures. Consider taking pictures while in line or just afterwards. And using flash may not be appropriate.
    Review of: Golgotha
    Written 2 June 2020
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