9 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Jerusalem

The city has more than 1,500 parks and greenery, each year celebrating the light festival.
9 things you probably didn't know about Jerusalem
Celebrate light festivals every year: The city lights up differently every summer during the Light Festival. Hundreds of thousands of visitors walk through the illuminated streets, admiring the performances and works of art by artists from around the world. Photo: Fromthegrapevine / Noam Chen.
Ancient city surrounded by stone walls: The ancient city is protected by high walls built in ancient times

. The wall was about 4 km long, 12 m high, and 2.5 m thick. There are 34 watchtowers along the walls of old town Jerusalem and 7 gates for traffic Visitors and residents can enter the city through one of the seven gates.



Besides, this place has a very recognizable appearance thanks to the regulations that require all buildings to be built surrounded by stone. Photo: Wikimedia Commons / Omerma.
There are more than 1,500 public parks and gardens: This is the ideal destination for nature lovers. The city has a variety of nature, from forests to gentle hills. There is an enormous collection of more than 10,000 plants at the Botanical Garden and many other green spaces. Among the city's wild "inhabitants", there are antelopes and foxes. The city's main park, the Gazelle Valley, is an ideal wildlife habitat There are many observatories for visitors to see the animals and plants in the park.



Photo: Fromthegrapevine / Alex Geifman.
It is the sacred place of all 3 religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Jerusalem has one of the holiest temples of Islam. As for the Jews, these are the long-standing desires, proof of prehistoric splendor and independence and where the "awakened" nation flourished. The city has more than 50 Catholic churches, 33 mosques and 300 synagogues in the city. Religions coexist and visitors can find religious sites throughout the city such as Holy Sepulcher Cathedral, Rock Temple, Al-Aqsa Mosque, Wailing Wall ...



Photo: Wikimedia Commons / Omerma.
There are 19 cinema rooms in one building: Cinema City is the ideal place for movie buffs. These cinemas are located in an eight-story shopping mall and guests can find all kinds of movies. Love-themed movie theaters use double chairs, children's movie theaters decorated with favorite cartoon characters. One of the most interesting features here is that visitors can participate in the selection of movies to be played in theaters. Photo: Figueras.
Tech center: Despite its ancient features, it has always been at the forefront of modern technology, having been compared to tech cities like Stockholm, Santa Monica and Buenos Aires. Universities here specialize in the creation of inspiring young entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs.



Photo: Wikimedia Commons / Petdad.
Attractive in the eyes of tourists: Tourism contributes a large part to economy. It is one of the main sources of income for the city, with at least 3.5 million tourists a year. Jerusalem attracts visitors for its blend of traditions, religion, history, culture and modern heritage. Tourists also flock to the food court to enjoy the famous hummus (chickpea sauce) and other local dishes. Even, every step through the market is enough to make visitors admire. Mahane Yehuda Market is a bustling area filled with fresh produce, jewelry, clothing and decorations.



Photo: Wikimedia Commons / Deror avi.
World's oldest cemetery: Olive Mountain is the oldest used cemetery in the world, from around 1500 AD to the present. Some of the greatest rulers, prophets, and rabbis were buried on top of Mount Olive. It is the largest and most important Jewish cemetery in the world, with more than 150,000 Jewish tombs. Photo: Wikimedia Commons / Nemo bis.
Capital of works of art: Currents of creativity and art cover the city. Here there are many galleries, art works installed on the street. All year round, various festivals are held from craftsmanship, performing arts, craft beer .



.. In addition, there are also dozens of museums and outdoor exhibitions to explore. Museum Israel - the most prestigious museum in the country specializes in displaying art and archeology. Other museums are more interactive, such as the Bloomfield Science Museum, which encourages visitors to explore the experiments. Photo: Bible Lands Museum.
Jerusalem, one of the oldest cities in the world, is a witness to history, many times destroyed, then rebuilt, over thousands of years. This is also a sacred land that owns many world-famous monuments such as the Holy Seplucher Church, the top of Mount Olive, the wailing wall .



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According to Ngan Duong (Discover Walks) /vnexpress.net
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