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Jerusalem has ‘everything’
Jerusalem, Israel: The
intricate scale model of
Jerusalem at the time cf
the Second Temple is a
unique visual aid to the
tourist’s comprehension
of the city’s history,
especially at the time of
Jesus and the Roman
occupation.
Ein Herein, Israel: Ein
Kerem lies just two miles
west of Jerusalem in a
steep terraced valley.
The village, traditionally
the birthplace of John the
Baptist, is nowadays an
artists’ colony and boasts
a number of good
restaurants.
Jerusalem, Israel: Each
animal in Jerusalem’s
Biblical Zoo is exhibited
along with a biblical
quotation referring to it.
Over 800 species (some
otherwise extinct in the
Middle East) are housed
by the zoo.
Jerusalem, Israel: The
“Sound and Light”
performances at the Old
City’s Citadel give tour
ists a dramatic sense of
the city's turbulent thirty
century history.
by Geoffrey Weill
There is probably no city on earth of
comparable size that is as crammed with
sights, views and experiences as Jerusalem.
In fact many visitors find there is so much to
do, they don’t know where to begin, or what
to leave for the next visit.
Arriving in Jerusalem is an overwhelming
experience for the visitor. There is a striking
clarity and sparkle in the air. One is struck
by the city’s physical beauty. The glow of a
city, whose construction is, by law, of
Jerusalem Stone, a material which melts
from a golden to pinkish hue as the day
proceeds. One is fascinated by the diversity
of a city which, in parts, is thousands of
years old, and in others is futuristic. And one
becomes immersed totally in the different
cultures, shrines and sites that the city
offers its 350,000 inhabitants and its annual
million or more visitors.
WALKING TOURS
Apart from the many bus tours available,
a speedy method to get one’s bearings is to
join a walking tour in which the focus is on
one of the periods of the city’s history.
These tours, called “Jerusalem Through the
Ages” are operated by Israel's Tourism
Administration and the Municipality of
Jerusalem, and take place every
Wednesday. They concentrate mainly on
the “Old City”, the walled square
mile which contains the Holy Places of three
of the world’s major religions, as well as its
labyrinth of bazaars, synagogues, churches,
museums and markets.
INTRODUCING JERUSALEM
Every visitor to Jerusalem has a list of
“musts” to be seen, such as the Old City
with its Western Wall, Temple Mount,
Dome of the Rock, Mosque of Al Aksa,
Jewish Quarter, Via Dolorosa, Church of
the Holy Sepulchre, the Mount of Olives,
the Knesset, Israel Museum, Yad
Vashem. But as important as they are—
these are just the basics.
Jerusalem offers three unique
introductions to the city. Two take place at
the “Citadel,” the mighty fortress that has
played an important role in the city’s history.
Daytime, there is an hourly audio-visual
presentation on the city’s past and present.
Sixteen screens, narrative and music reflect
the magic of the city’s mosaic-like
development. And at the same location
each evening (except in Winter), a dramatic
Sound and Light” (Son et Lumiere)
performance is given.
The third “introduction” is a magnificent
stone model of the city as it was at the time
of the Second Temple, also the time of
Jesus. The model is located on the grounds
of the Holyland Hotel in Western
Jerusalem, a brilliant aid in helping the
visitor visualize the present terrain as it
appeared two thousand years ago.
CITY OF MARKETS
Apart from the historical and modern
sites, Jerusalem offers a melange of
atmosphere and color to the visitor. Take its
markets. The Old City itself is crammed
with colorful bazaars (Shuk in Hebrew, Suk
in Arabic) selling not only food, but also an
array of locally produced articles. There are
great values here in leather goods,
sheepskins, pottery, antiques, Middle-
Eastern costumes and religious articles. In
western Jerusalem, the Mahane Yehuda
market is also a must Here you won’t find
souvenirs, but you'll have a chance to see a
side of Israeli life, for this is Jerusalem’s
major food market, where thousands of
Jerusalemites do their daily marketing. The
scene is pre-eminently colorful, with stall
after stall displaying mounds of luscious
locally produced fruity vegetables and
flowers.
Another fascinating way of gaining insight
into the Israeli scene is to visit one of
Jerusalem’s supermarkets. Travel 5,000
miles to see a supermarket? Yes! It’s
fascinating to see an American style
supermarket in the center of one of the
world’s oldest cities; to see aisles of
groceries with Hebrew labels—and just to
gain a glimpse of Israeli life.
BIBLICAL ZOO
If one has a morning or afternoon to
spare, a visit to Jerusalem’s Biblical Zoo is a
great way to spent it. The zoo was created in
1939 with the intent of housing every animal
mentioned in the Bible. Over 800 rare
species are represented—many of which,
although originally indigenous to the Biblical
land of Israel, became extinct in this part of
the world. In fact many such animals have
bred progeny—including lions, leopards,
Syrian bears and Barbary Sheep. On
Saturdays (the Jewish Sabbath), tourists
can visit the museum free on presentation of
a passport.
EIN KEREM
In a wooded valley just two miles west of
the city lies the tiny, picturesque village of
Ein Kerem (which translates as “Spring of
the Vineyard”). Traditionally it is believed to
be the birthplace of John the Baptist, and
contains three interesting churches
connected with this event. The town has
lately become a crafts and artists’ colony,
with many of the older houses converted
into ateliers and galleries. A number of
attractive restaurants have opened here.
Just above the village is the massive
Hadassah Medical Center, the most
advanced medical facility in the Middle East.
Visitors to Jerusalem should not miss the
hospital’s synagogue, with its magnificient
set of stained glass windows by Marc
Chagall, depicting the Twelve Tribes of
Israel.
EVENINGS IN JERUSALEM
As the sun sets, most visitors plan a “night
on the town.” Jerusalem boasts an array of
good restaurants offering all types of cuisine
including traditional Jewish, Middle-
Eastern, French, Italian, Chinese even
American. The Israel Philharmonic,
Jerusalem Symphony and visiting
orchestras have regular engagements in
Jerusalem. Plays in English are presented
each Saturday evening this year, Israel’s
Thirtieth Anniversary, under the auspices of
the Israel Tourism Administration. The
show, “Your People are Mine” is based on
the biblical Book of Ruth. A number of
nightclubs have shows especially for
tourists. One of these is the KHAN, a
complex of buildings converted from an old
Turkish Caravanserai (coaching inn) and an
evening there is evocative of the Arabian
Nights. And it is here that on Wednesdays
an evening of folklore-song and dance-is
presented.
MEET THE ISRAELI
In Jerusalem, as in other Israel cities, the
Israel Tourism Administration can arrange
for visitors to spend an evening at the home
of an Israeli family. They match visitors with
Israelis of similar age group, interests, etc.
This service is available through the
Government Tourist Offices throughout
Israel, or can be arranged with the
Voluntary Tourist Service desk located in
major hotels.
HOW TO GO
Information on tours and travel
arrangements to Israel are available from all
travel agents. For general information and
literature on Jerusalem and the rest of the
country, contact the Israel Government
Tourist Office: 795 Peachtree Street N.E.,
Suite 635, Atlanta, Georgia 30308 (Tel) 404
873 1479.
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