Jerusalem has always been of symbolic value for Christian, Jewish and Muslim religions. Jerusalem is known to be the place of 1435 synagogues, churches, and mosques. It has been considered sacred by the Jews since it was proclaimed capital by Kind David in the 10th century BC. It was the location of Solomon’s Temple and was 632 times mentioned in the Bible.

Among the city’s numerous historic monuments, the Dome of the Rock and the Wailing Wall get special prominence. Built in the 7th century, the Dome was decorated with beautiful ornaments and recognized by the three religions as the place of Abraham's sacrifice. Qubbat Al-Sakhra (Dome of the Rock) is perhaps the most renowned Islamic landmark in Jerusalem with its octagonal blue walls decorated with Arabic calligraphic writing of Koran verses, and the golden dome. It is often called the most astonishing Islamic building in the world.

The Church of the Holy Sepulcher is over 1,500 years old. The earth where the church is built is said to be the Hill, where Christ was crucified. The Resurrection rotunda in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher is the place of Christ's tomb. The Church is the end of the Way of the Sorrows (Via Dolorosa) in the Christian part of the Old City. It was built by the Crusaders and is now Jerusalem's first destination for Christian pilgrims. The Church of Holy Sepulcher is considered the main place of Christian pilgrimage during the two thousand years.

Christians respect Jerusalem not only for its being mentioned in the Old Testament, but also for its role in Jesus’ life. Jesus appeared in Jerusalem soon after his birth and from here he was taken to Golgotha, the place of his crucifixion. Also, Jerusalem is considered a holy city in Islam as it played an important part in the life of Prophet Muhammad when he was taken to the Jerusalem’s Temple Mount to ascend heaven there.

Jerusalem has a wide selection of attractions for a traveler. They are all located in close proximity from over 40 Jerusalem hotels (data from Israel Hotel Directory). The Israel Museum is the largest one in the country. The museum has a model of Jerusalem in old times, large archeology and art departments which were renovated in 2010. The Rockefeller Museum in East Jerusalem is the first museum dealing with archaeology which appeared in the Middle East. Yad Vashem is called Holocaust museum as it houses the largest collection of information on Holocaust, with approximately 100,000 books.

The Garden Tomb in East Jerusalem marks the place where Jesus resurrected. The tomb is situated in a garden which helps to relax after the noise of East Jerusalem. One of Jerusalem’s most popular tourist attractions is the Biblical Zoo. The most important Jewish place is the Temple Mount and the Western Wall in the Old City, which is part of the wall of the old Temple.

Covering over 35 acres of gardens, fountains, domes and buildings, the Temple Mount houses some Islamic landmarks, for example Al-Aqsa Mosque or the place from which Prophet Mohammad is thought to have ascended to heaven.

The Mamilla Cemetery is worth mentioning as the burial place of famous leaders. It is also the reason of misunderstandings and the location for the Museum of Tolerance. A few years ago, the Tolerance Monument was built here as a symbol of Jerusalem's appeal for peace.

Although Jerusalem is known due to its religious importance, the city is the home place to many artistic and cultural sights that deserve a visit and a closer look. That is the reason why millions of people irrespective of their religious background at least once in their life make a pilgrimage to the city.