For travelers seeking to embark on a wonderful and historic journey, few destinations can offer the cultural and spiritual richness of Jerusalem. The religious epicenter of three different religious traditions, Jerusalem has strong meaning for almost any who venture there. Dating back to the 4thmillennium BCE, old Jerusalem is one of the oldest cities in the world. The capital city of Israel, Jerusalem has seen much conflict and change over the centuries, having been destroyed and subsequently rebuilt twice. A city that was often at the center of many stories from the Judeo-Christian bible, Jerusalem is considered to be one of the holiest places in the world.

Anyone who has ever seen any Jerusalem pictures knows that the richness of its history is only rivaled by its intense beauty. Home to beautiful temples and churches and mosques, Jerusalem boasts a more eclectic combination of architecture than nearly any other place in the world. There are buildings, such as the Tower of David from as long as 2,700 years ago still standing in old Jerusalem, not far from parts of the city that are completely modern. The Tower of David today houses a wonderful museum that covers over 4000 years of old Jerusalem history. With much of the history being familiar to those who have read the Judeo-Christian bible, Jerusalem receives many visitors who are on a spiritual pilgrimage.

One very popular attraction for people coming to Israel is the Jerusalem church, also known as the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Widely believed to be the actual site of Jesus' crucifixion, this is one of the most important sites in the world for many Christians. Some of the most beautiful Jerusalem pictures are of the Jerusalem church, which features beautiful domes, arches and frescoes. More than just a physical journey, for many, visiting old Jerusalem is a spiritual journey as well. This spiritual connection is not limited to Christians though. Jews and Muslims also find Jerusalem to be a holy place.

Few other destinations in the world can elicit the emotional response that a trip to Jerusalem can. Whether you are looking to visit old Jerusalem, the Jerusalem church or just the parts that you have seen in Jerusalem pictures, it is the trip of a lifetime. Depending upon your particular faith, this beautiful city can draw you closer to your own beliefs and instill in you a better understanding of the bible Jerusalem that you have long heard described.