Palestine & Israel Travel
Jerusalem
Dome of the Rock - Exterior
The Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem is the oldest Islamic building to survive to this day. In English it is known as the Temple Mount, in Arabic as Al-Haram al-Sharif (the Noble Sanctuary). Muhammad first selected Jerusalem as the qibla before redirected to Mecca… Continue Reading
Dome of the Rock - Interior
The interior of the Dome of the Rock is decorated with mosaic, faience, marble, vegetative scrolls and motifs, as well as vessels and winged crowns. Even some of the designs are included from the other major pre-Islamic civilization of the region, the Sasanian Empire for example… Continue Reading
Nebi Akasha Mosque
Nebi Akasha Mosque is located in western Jerusalem, close to the junction of Straus Street and the Street of the Prophets. This mosque was built in the 19th century and it had been regularly targeted by the Jewish settlers in the past. … Continue Reading
Mosque and Dome of Ascension
The Mosque of Ascension is situated at the Mount of Olives. It is also known as the Chapel of Ascension and this is the place, where according to tradition Jesus ascended to heaven 40 days after resurrection… Continue Reading
Marwani Mosque
Marwani Mosque is located to the south-east side of the al-Aqsa Mosque,this underground mosque covers 500 square metres in area, next to the Southern Wall of Jerusalem. Its prayer hall can hold up to 7000 worshippers… Continue Reading
al-Aqsa Mosque - Exterior
The name al-Aqsa means ‘farthest mosque’, a reference to the journey Muhammad is believed to have made on his way to heaven… Continue Reading
al-Aqsa Mosque - Interior
al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem was the first Qibla for the Muslims, but later Qibla was changed to Kaaba. The interior of the Al-Aqsa… Continue Reading
Bab al-Rahma Cemetery
Bab al-Rahma Cemetery lies along the eastern wall of the Old City of Jerusalem. It goes along the Old City’s eastern wall, which is 891 meters long… Continue Reading
Church of All Nations
The Church of All Nations is located on the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem. This Catholic church is also known as the Church or Basilica of the Agony… Continue Reading
Church of the Holy Sepulchre
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre is a historical site in the Christian Quarter of Jerusalem, related to Jesus Christ… Continue Reading
City of David
City of David is an archeological park is located inside the Wadi Hilweh, close to Silwan in East Jerusalem… Continue Reading
Tomb of Prophet David
Tomb of Prophet David (Hazrat Daud) is located near the Hagia Maria Sion Abbey, on Mount Zion in Jerusalem… Continue Reading
Done of the Chain
Dome of the Chain is located at the Temple Mount in Jerusalem and it stands next to the Dome of the Rock… Continue Reading
al-Ghazali Residence
When Imam al-Ghazali visited Jerusalem around 1095, he stayed at this place at temple Mount, close to Dome of the Rock… Continue Reading
Dormition Abbey
The Abbey of the Dormition has blue conical roof and clock tower which can be seen from the most parts of the East Jerusalem. It is also called Hagia-Maria-Sion Abbey… Continue Reading
Ethiopian Monastery
The Ethiopian Monastery is located very close to the patriarchate chapel and the Church of Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. It is also called Deir El-Sultan… Continue Reading
Last Supper Room
The Last Supper Room in Jerusalem is located directly above the Tomb of David, very close to the Zion Gate. It is also known as the Upper Room… Continue Reading
Foundation Stone Cave
The Foundation Stone lies underneath the Dome of the Rock structure in Jerusalem. It is one of the most sacred parts of the Temple Mount. Below the stone, there is a small cave… Continue Reading
Garden of Gethsemane
Garden of Gethsemane in Jerusalem is located to the east of the Kidron Valley, at the foot of the Mount of Olives… Continue Reading
Garden Tomb
The Garden Tomb is located beside the Nablus Road (Derech Shchem), close to the Damascus Gate in Jerusalem… Continue Reading
Gates of Jerusalem
Gates of Jerusalem were built in the early 16th century by the Ottoman Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent in the city walls… Continue Reading
Hezekiah's Tunnel & Pool of Siloam
Hezekiah’s Tunnel and Siloam Pool are situated inside the City of David. It is also known as the Siloam Tunnel… Continue Reading
Jerusalem Archaeological Park
Davidson Center, the Jerusalem Archaeological Park, is located nearby the western and southern walls in the Old City… Continue Reading
Jerusalem in the Roman Period
There are many remains in the city of Jerusalem which have survived to this day. Sometimes they are above ground and other times, hidden underneath it… Continue Reading
Jewish Cemetery
In Jerusalem, on the upper slopes of the Mount of Olives, there are the Jewish graves in cemetery. In the middle, close to the Kidron Valley… Continue Reading
Life in Jerusalem
Life in Jerusalem has its’ own pace, it swings between the rich in history and religious values to one group testing out other… Continue Reading
Mary's Tomb
Tomb of Mary is located at the foot of Mount of Olives in Jerusalem. Next to the tomb, there is a sculpture which depicts Mary holding Jesus with angels… Continue Reading
Mosque of Omar
Mosque of Omar in Jerusalem is located opposite the southern courtyard of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre… Continue Reading
Mount of Olives
The Mount of the Olives is a mountain, close to the Old City of Jerusalem. Its’ name comes from the fact that this mountain was covered with the olive trees… Continue Reading
Road from Jerusalem to Eilat
After taking a bus from Jerusalem to go Eilat, one would think that road would be boring like many other roads in the world. Surprisingly enough, its’ not… Continue Reading
Pools of Bethesda
The Pools of Bethesda in Jerusalem are located very close to the Lions’ Gate in the Old City. It is the site where Jesus performed a miracle… Continue Reading
Protest at the Temple Mount
Protest at the Temple Mount (Jerusalem) came out of nowhere. I was taking photos beside the al-Aqsa Mosque when I heard shouting from the crowd… Continue Reading
Saladin Khanqah Mosque
The Saladin khanqah and Mosque is located at the end of St. Francis Street in the Christian Quarter of Jerusalem… Continue Reading
Temple Mount
Temple Mount in Jerusalem not only have al-Aqsa Mosque and the Dome of the Rock but it has many other historical and religious monuments… Continue Reading
Tombs of Absalom, Zechariah & Benei Hezir
Next to the Old City of Jerusalem and the Bab al-Rahma Cemetery, a path leads to an area where Tombs of Absalom, Zechariah and Benei Hezir are located… Continue Reading
Western Wall
The Western Wall Plaza in Jerusalem is located directly opposite of the Western Wall of the Old City. The Western Wall is also called the Wailing Wall… Continue Reading
Western Wall Tunnels
The Tour of the Western Wall Tunnel in Jerusalem starts at the Western Wall Plaza. On the opposite side of the bridge which connects the Temple Mount with the plaza… Continue Reading
Zedekiah's Cave
Zedekiah’s Cave is located very close to the Damascus Gate. It is also known as Solomon’s Quarries and this goes back about 1,000 feet under the northern wall of the Old City… Continue Reading
Bethlehem
Aida Refugee Camp
Aida Refugee Camp was established in 1950. The camp is located in the northern part of Bethlehem on an area of 0.71 square kilometers. In the beginning the refugees living in 94 green fabric tents but in 1956, UNRWA replaced these tents with cinder block housing units… Continue Reading
Separation Wall in the West Bank
The Separation Wall is a barrier which runs along West Bank. Israel wanted to create this barrier to control the Palestinian areas. The route of the Separation Barrier, 85% of which runs inside the West Bank and only 15% into the Israeli areas. This wall represents Israeli mindset when it comes to Palestine… Continue Reading
Church of the Nativity
The Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem is a basilica which contains a grotto, believed to be the birthplace of Jesus. A church was originally commissioned in 327… Continue Reading
Milk Grotto
The entrance to the cave of Milk Grotto in Bethlehem is through a small arch of the Franciscan chapel. Above the entrance of the cave, a photo shows Mary clutching baby Jesus in her arms… Continue Reading
Monuments in Bethlehem
Historical and religious monuments in Bethlehem are spread in the whole city. Bethlehem is only 10km from Jeruslaem and city is a magnet for pilgrims… Continue Reading
Hebron
Cave of Patriarchs
Inside the Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron, there is a cave which contains the remains of the Prophets and their wives. Prophet Abraham and his wife Sarah, Prophet Isaac and his wife Rebecca are buried inside the cave …Continue Reading
Oak of Mamre
The Oak of Mamre (Oak of Sibta) is also called the Tree of Abraham or Shajr-e Ibrahaim in Arabic. This tree is the location where Prophet Abraham pitched his tent and it is located on the outskirts of Hebron… Continue Reading
Ibrahimi Mosque
al-Jawali and Ibrahimi mosques are attached to each other by a passageway. Inside, in a cave underneath it and inside that cave three prophets and their wives are buried… Continue Reading
Glass & Ceramic Making
Hebron’s Old City still contains a quarter named the “Glass-Blower Quarter” and it continues to serve as a tourist attraction. The complex process… Continue Reading
Grave of Prophet Lot is inside a mosque in Beni Naim village in West Bank. The village of Beni Naim is located 8 kilometers east of Hebron city… Continue Reading
Life in Hebron is different on many levels as compared to other cities in the world due to massive tension between the Muslim and Jewish Communities… Continue Reading
Acre
Jazzar Pasha Mosque
Jazzar Pasha Mosque is located on al-Jezzar Street inside the walls of the old city of Acre. It was also known as Masjid al-Anwar… Continue Reading
Citadel of Acre
The Citadel of Acre lies in the north-west corner of the old city and it was was built on the ruins of an old Crusaders Fortress… Continue Reading
Monuments in Acre
Acre sits next to the Haifa Bay and city has many historical monuments. Some of these include; Citadel of Acre, City Walls, Tower of Flies… Continue Reading
Rosh Hanikra Grottoes
Rosh HaNikra grottoes are located on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, in the Western Galilee. In Arabic they are known as Ras al-Nakura… Continue Reading
Caesrea
Caesarea - Crusaders Fortress
Crusaders Fortress is built on the edge of old Caesarea village. Once it was a bustling city but now just few crumbling walls and gates can be seen… Continue Reading
Caesarea Maritima - Herod's Palace
Herod’s Palace is located at the Caesarea Maritima which is a popular destination for a day trip from Tel Aviv and Jerusalem… Continue Reading
Caesarea Maritima - Hippodrome
The Hippodrome of Caesarea was built at the Caesarea Maritima on the coast of Mediterranean Sea by Hearod the Great… Continue Reading
Caesarea Maritima - Roman Theatre
Roman Theatre was built by Herod and it is located at the southern side of the city at the Caesarea Maritima… Continue Reading
Caesarea Village
Old ruins of Caesarea village are next to the Crusaders Fortress. Church of St. Peter was built on the ruins which was on the site… Continue Reading
Haifa Gardens are also known as the Terraces of the Bahá’í Faith, other name given to these gardens is the Hanging Gardens of Haifa. These gardens are located on the slopes of the Mount Carmel. The slopes of the Mount Carmel provide spectacular views of the city, gardens and the Haifa Bay… Continue Reading