An hour’s drive from Tel Aviv, Jerusalem is an old, sombre, sepia-tinted land that takes you back to about a dozen historical empires and several hundred years…
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Jerusalem’s Old City now accessible for wheelchair users; Lilit Marcus; CNN
Jerusalem’s Old City, sacred to three major faiths, is now wheelchair accessible. Find out how this ancient city is opening up to people with mobility issues.
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Jerusalem’s Old City Now Accessible to People With Disabilities; The Tower
After a decade of work, the historic district of Jerusalem finally has greater accessibility to pedestrians, carriages, vehicles, children, and tourists.
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Haram Al-Sharif/Al-Aqsa Mosque is not an election gimmick; Daoud Kuttab; Jerusalem Post
Even scarier are the rumors that radical Jewish groups have their eyes on the very same location for a future synagogue in an attempt to convert Islam’s third holiest mosque into the lost temple.
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The UNESCO world heritage sites that belong on every bucket list; Travel at 60
Here are some of the most stunning UNESCO World Heritage Sites that should be on everyone’s bucket list.
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Palestinians, Jordanians challenge Israel at Al-Aqsa over banned prayer space; Daoud Kuttab; Al Monitor
Tensions are mounting between Jordan and Israel after the latter arrested members of the Islamic Waqf Council for entering a supposedly banned prayer room at Al-Aqsa Mosque.
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Israel takes another step toward Judaizing Jerusalem; Entsar Abu Jahal; Al Monitor
The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates denounced the Israeli government’s approval to build a cable car connecting the Old City of Jerusalem, saying that Israel seeks to Judaize the city.
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10 Best Architecture Photography Locations in the World; Craig Hull; Expert Photography
There’s many famous monuments we can’t photograph, so check our list of architecture photography locations you can capture. Your dose of daily inspiration!
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Dubrovnik and other beautiful walled cities around the world; MSN
As ‘Game of Thrones’ enters its final season, we look at Dubrovnik, where the series was extensively shot, and some other beautiful ancient- and medieval-era walled cities from around the world.
