old city jerusalem and its walls

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Skyline view of the Old City of Jerusalem looking north Royalty Free Stock Photo

The Walls of Jerusalem surround the Old City of Jerusalem Royalty Free Stock Photo

As a holy city for Judaism, Christianity and Islam, Jerusalem has always been of great symbolic importance. Among its 220 historic monuments, the Dome of the Rock stands out: built in the 7th century, it is decorated with beautiful geometric and floral motifs. It is recognized by all three religions as the site of Abraham`s sacrifice. The Wailing Wall delimits the quarters of the different religious communities, while the Resurrection rotunda in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre houses Christ`s tomb.