Jerusalem Footprint Focus Guide
Published on 14. September 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
176 pages
978-1-908206-31-2 (ISBN)
Description
Few cities are as famous, as alluring or as sacred as Jerusalem. Pilgrims have been travelling here for thousands of years, making it one of the first tourist destinations in the world. Even today pilgrims from the three Abrahamic religions - Judaism, Christianity and Islam - journey to Jerusalem to follow in the footsteps of ancient prophets. From the Wailing Wall in the Old City to trendy eateries in both East and West Jerusalem, Footprintfocus Jerusalem provides you with detailed information on the past, present and future of this fascinating city.
* Essentials section with tips on getting there and around.
* Thoroughly researched Background section with fascinating insights into Jerusalem's history.
* Comprehensive listings of where to eat & sleep, plus information on trendy bars & clubs and advice on tour operators.
* Detailed street maps for city.
* Slim enough to fit in your pocket.
Loaded with advice and information, this concise Footprintfocus guide will help you get the most out of Jerusalem without weighing you down.
The content of the Footprintfocus Jerusalem guide has been extracted from Footprint's Israel Handbook.
* Essentials section with tips on getting there and around.
* Thoroughly researched Background section with fascinating insights into Jerusalem's history.
* Comprehensive listings of where to eat & sleep, plus information on trendy bars & clubs and advice on tour operators.
* Detailed street maps for city.
* Slim enough to fit in your pocket.
Loaded with advice and information, this concise Footprintfocus guide will help you get the most out of Jerusalem without weighing you down.
The content of the Footprintfocus Jerusalem guide has been extracted from Footprint's Israel Handbook.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bradt Travel Guides
Dimensions
Height: 180 mm
Width: 110 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-908206-31-2 (9781908206312)
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Person
Vanessa Betts is a writer and editor from England. She went to India in 1997, as the first stop on a round-the-world ticket, and then found out that nowhere else could quite compare. After time spent living and working in Australia, Egypt and England she has been based in India, chiefly in Kolkata, since March 2006. Vanessa now lives in Israel where she's updating Footprint's new guide to the country.
Content
1) Jerusalem; (2) Old City - Walls and Gates, the Citadel, Temple Mount, Via Dolorosa and the Stations of the Cross, Muslim Quarter, Christian Quarter, Jewish Quarter, Armenian Quarter, Mount Zion, Mount of Olives, Kidron Valley, City of David, Valley of Hinnom, East Jerusalem, Northern suburbs, Mount Scopus; (3) New City - City Centre and the area north of Jaffa Road, Western suburbs, Western outskirts of the New Citym, Ein Karem, Southwestern suburbs, Abu Ghosh.