Is
Jerusalem Holy Land tour in your mind? Want to experience the sanctity
in the air of this destination? Day trips in Jerusalem will make you
realize the holiness of this place in a comprehensive way.
Not to Miss Places on Day Trips in Jerusalem
Jerusalem
is world renowned for its historical and religious sites for three
major religions. This destination also comprises of 2000 archeological
sites, 60 museums and about 1600 public parks. So exploring all that in a
few days of trip is nearly impossible. However, you can cover the top
visited sites on a Jerusalem Holy Land tour. So what all are the top
five places that you must not dare to miss in Jerusalem! Let’s find out
below-
1. The Western Wall (Kotel)
The
Western Wall is a remnant of the Second Temple complex that was built
by King Herod. This massive wall was burned down by the Romans in 70 CE.
After Jerusalem was reunified in 1967, the Kotel was opened free for
visitors of all beliefs. It is believed that folded-up prayers placed in
the cracks between the ancient stones get answered and hence the tag
“Wall of Wishes” is given to the Western Wall. So do place your prayer,
who knows your wish might get fulfilled!
- Hezekiah’s Tunnel
The Hezekiah’s Tunnel is the evidence of incredible feat of engineering of 8th century BCE. It is believed that when the Assyrian army was about to besiege the City of David during the 8th century BCE, King Hezekiah diverted the Gihon Spring through a 1,750-foot tunnel (533 meters) dug into the mountain for protecting the water supply. You can trek through the tunnel in knee-high water!
- Jerusalem Botanical Gardens
The Jerusalem Botanical Gardens
is has the largest collection of plants (about 10,000 species) in
entire Israel. These plant species are arranged in six sections that
represent the different parts of the world. You can board the Flower
Train or walk around to explore the gardens.
- The Israel Museum
Founded in 1965, The Israel Museum in Jerusalem is one of the premier art and archeology museums in the world. The museum comprises of diverse collection of nearly half a million (the 9th largest one in the world)reflecting the full range of material culture that include prehistoric to modern works. You can take selfie at the iconic backdrop of 12-foot high Ahava (Love) sculpture presented by Robert Indiana in 1977 to the museum.
- Tisch Family Zoological Gardens
Tisch Family Zoological Gardens or the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo
is spread over 62-acre of land and is one of the top visited tourist
sites in Israel. You can discover about 270 different species of animals
that range from the addax to the yellow-banded poison dart frog and
many more. You can also find areas that are geared for petting and
feeding many animals including giraffes, lemurs, meerkats and peccaries.
The Gottesman Family Israel Aquarium is the newest addition to the zoo complex.
Besides
these five there are several other things that you can do on your
Jerusalem Holy Land tour like walking tours through the cobblestones,
visiting Yad Vashem World Holocaust Remembrance Center and more.
Conclusion:
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