One of the youngest countries in the world, Palestine officially appeared on the world map only in 1994. That being said, many signature landmarks of the country have attracted travelers from all over the world for centuries. Jerusalem is the heart of modern Palestine. This is one of the oldest cities in the world and the sacred city for three world religions. Bethlehem is also an important center of religious tourism. Guests of Palestine can also enjoy ecological and sports tourism.
The West Bank, a Palestinian territory, is home to Arab Palestinians. Approximately half of them are Christians, the latter are Muslims. Holidays of …
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The territory of Palestine is not big. Urbanites and residents of big megalopolises might feel that everything is so small here. Nevertheless, there …
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Besides Jerusalem and Bethlehem with their legendary religious sites, Palestine has many other interesting landmarks that are worth visiting. In the nearest suburbs of these great cities, travelers can find one more important shrine – the Mar Elias Monastery. Founded in the 6th century, this monastery is reminiscent of an old castle. Nowadays, this Greek monastery is open for everyone. Its large territory offers a breathtaking view of the surroundings. Some observation decks offer stunning views of the iconic landmarks and major religious centers of the country.
Palestine is a country with a hot climate, but local winters are quite cool. The temperature can fall to +5°C - +8°C. The country grows enough food …
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When you want to make a pause between excursions to ancient cities and relax, it is the right time to visit Solomon's Pools. There are many interesting legends connected with these water reservoirs. According to one of them, King Solomon himself gave the order to build these artificial water reservoirs. However, there is no scientific proof of that fact. According to archaeologists, these giant pools with the storage basin of 160,000 cubic meters were built much earlier. The pools were made to collect rainwater that was then pumped to the nearby towns. Solomon’s Pools are, without a doubt, one of the oldest hydro-technical constructions in the world.
Palestine is an Arab country in the Middle East that is a de jure sovereign state. It is partially independent and partially officially recognized by …
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There are no active airports in the country, so the easiest way to reach Palestine is to enter it from Israel. One more inland route connects the country with Egypt. These countries have regular buses to Palestine. It is important to mention that buses from Israel only go until the border with Palestine. Passengers need to walk through special checkpoints and then take a new bus to the city of their destination. Taking into consideration that there are roughly 15 checkpoints at Palestine’s border, it is relatively fast to enter the country and suitable even for budget travelers.