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The intricate labyrinth, located in a small square - the three-thousand-year-old Old City of Jerusalem - was originally a city built by order of King David. The holy city was home to two Jewish Temples, the site of Jesus' preaching and meeting with his disciples, and the site of the ascension of the Prophet Muhammad to heaven. The four quarters of the Old City (Jewish, Christian, Muslim and Armenian) are the cornerstones of any tour of Jerusalem: stroll through the narrow streets of the quarters and enter the old bridges, synagogues, churches and mosques. You will learn the wisdom of the ancients by visiting various museums, such as the Tower of David Museum. Key places to visit are the Western Wall ("Wailing Wall"), the Church of the Holy Sepulcher and the Temple Mount with the Dome of the Rock. At the same time, the Old Town also offers a wide range of cozy bars and restaurants, as well as night entertainment: from live music to light shows and festivals for people of all ages throughout the year.

Both local and international cultural trends have taken root in Jerusalem, and this determines the offer of entertainment and restaurants in the city. Entertainment options range from orchestra and theater to dance and cinema - you have a wide choice at any time of the year, especially during annual festivals such as the Israel Spring Festival and the Jerusalem Summer Film Festival. And when it comes to food: you just choose and get your order on numerous trays, where you will be offered falafel or even first-class steak or sushi - the choice of dishes is endless.

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In Jerusalem, long, warm and dry summers (May to September) and cool winters (November to March). Sometimes there is a sharp change in weather conditions, but we can usually talk about a certain constancy of the onset of spring in April, and a soft, "velvet" season - in October. At an altitude of 809 meters above sea level, as well as in most of the desert Judean hills, the air temperature in Jerusalem is usually colder and drier than in Tel Aviv.

The summer months, as a rule, do without heavy rains with average daily air temperatures between 20-30 ° C, with a stable increase in temperature in the hot months - July and August. During the peak of solar activity, as well as during dust storms (also called "sharav" or "hamsin"), it is better for you to stay in an air-conditioned room. But if you still need to go outside, pay attention to safety requirements: wear a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and drink plenty of water.

The old city of Jerusalem is not suitable for traffic, but it is very convenient for walking, so if there is only enough time for it, public transport will not be needed. The rest of the city is very well served by buses and a new tram line. Taxis (although quite expensive) can be taken any distance almost anywhere. If the area of interest is limited only to Jerusalem and the surrounding area, then rent a car is not worth it. However, it can be useful for trips to remote places.