Jerusalem
Jerusalem
Most cities that are split between two countries in the world share common interests between each other. This is not the case for Jerusalem.
Historically fought over, Jerusalem is the claimed capitol of both Israel and Palestine.
Hello Wikipedia:
Jerusalem (de facto reunited in 1967)[2]
West Jerusalem, Israel
East Jerusalem (al-Quds), under Jordanian control 1948–1967, under Israeli control since 1967, claimed by Jordan 1967-1988; claimed by Palestine 1988–present[a]
Israel controls West Jerusalem, and Palestine (or Jordan) controls East Jerusalem. Palestinians can move freely through the border and happens quite frequently. But Israeli’s are not allowed to enter Palestine.
To make opinions in such a hostile arena about who’s land is who’s and why, is a complicated path. A path I wouldn’t take lightly. But a path that needs to be explored regardless, Israel: A Historical Perspective.
Jerusalem is a captivating city. One that needs to be explored for weeks. It’s one of the oldest cities in the world, and stocked with history.
Religion
To say that Jerusalem is not religious, would be like saying Marvin Gaye didn’t believe in what he was singing about… Jerusalem is very religious. Within the Old City, Muslims, Jews, and Christians all share space with some of the world’s most treasured religions artifacts.
The Christians have the church that was built upon the site where Jesus was crucified. The Jews have the remnants of the first Temple they built when they first arrived to Israel. The Muslims have one of the oldest works of Islamic architecture in the world in their Dome of the Rock, a place of worship for Muslims and resurrected only a half century after the prophet Mohammed had died.
All of these religions share fascinating acts from humans that lived before us.
Food & Drink
Jerusalem delivers on diversity of restaurants, level of technique being expressed, and a fun, entertaining nightlife.
Israeli cuisine is a mix of Middle-eastern, Mediterranean, with a massive worldly influence. Beautiful bread, olives, olive oil, wine, craft beer, fish, eggplant, tahini, za’atar, pita, feta, spiced rotisserie meats, cucumber, and tomato, all represent the fantastic flavors of Israel.
Nightlife
As the day begins to fade, north of the old city, an old market shuts down its doors, and turns into a lively atmosphere full of drinking and dancing.
The market is called Mehane Yehuda (also highlighted on the map above). As the shops close, the bars immediately begin stretching extension cords across pathways, as they begin to set up heaters and speakers for more people to come and enjoy some drinks. Jewish music is pumped out and a lot of people walking by will begin singing and dancing along.
People seem happy here and extremely friendly. Everyone was very welcoming to us. Cold beer also has a way with that.
