Tower of David Museum, Jerusalem

Advantages: Loads of interesting sights
Disadvantages: Expensive.

...Jerusalem is fascinating, but which Jerusalem? Do you mean the Old City? That is the site of all the New Testament references to Jerusalem, where Jesus spent the final period of his life. But there is also the fascinating City of David, a short way from the Old City. There you can walk through Hezekiah’s tunnel, with water up to your knees, for about 30-40 minutes. You have to carry a candle (on sale there) or a torch. There is also East Jerusalem, that is the Arabic part of the city. I found that prices in the Palestinian neighbourhoods were quite a bit cheaper than the rest of Jerusalem. I found the Israel Musem very interesting, too. Again expensive at 38 shekels, so make sure you spend enough time there to justify the expense. The Bible Lands Museum is also right next to it, if you’re interesting in archeology, history... Read review

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Advantages: Ancient and vibrant, a city that lives simultaneously in and beyond time
Disadvantages: Prone to acts of war and other forms of madness

...;◄ Shopping in Jerusalem is both a challenge and a joy. My favorite areas include the Ben Yehuda pedestrian mall, shops scattered up and down King George V, the galleries along King David, and the souks of the Old City. Gift shops in the museums and Hebrew University's bookstores should also be explored. Bargaining over price is a big part of shopping in the city, but it is by no means a universal practice. Bargaining is almost required, however, in the Old City. The best rule of thumb for shopping is Jerusalem is to know what you're looking for and what you're buying. If that means paying bit more to purchase expensive jewelry from a reliable source, then do so. I would be loath to go to the souk for gems or precious metals, for example, so my Yemenite silver jewelry came from a shop on King George. But the olive wood ornaments purchased... Read review

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Advantages: Amazing, beautiful
Disadvantages: Dangerous

...to write about Jerusalem without many religious references!). As for the other gates, the Jaffa Gate and the Dung Gate lead out into West Jerusalem from the Jewish Quarter, the Lion Gate from the Christian Quarter and the Damascus Gate from the Muslim Quarter. I know that's only five of the seven gates, but I can't remember the others, some are more accessible than others, and if you fancy a stab (no pun intended) at the Golden Gate, good luck! Inside the old city, well, it depends which quarter you are entering, they are all very different. It is possible to walk around the battlements of the city, and the perspective is unforgettable. There are many many remnants of the bloody Crusader battles, and particularly notable, in the Jewish quarter, is the 'Burnt House' museum. This is a perfect archeological remnant of a house which was burnt... Read review

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