Colors of Jerusalem - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle
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1. Currency can be exchanged in banks and in specialized exchange offices, which can be found in each district. Exchange offices located at the airport traditionally offer the most …
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One more ancient tradition encourages people to give up their everyday affairs and concerns fir the time of a holiday. This solemn day should be spent together with family and should be used to invite and greet guests - this is an old custom. Jerusalem attracts a large number of travelers by its internationally famous religious shrines. This is a world-famous center of pilgrimage. However, not all foreigners show an excellent knowledge of local traditions, which should be followed by absolutely everyone. First of all, visitors should choose the right clothes for visiting religious places. Your apparel should be as closed as possible and preferably in bright colors. Tourists should be very calm during religious events and in shrines. Entering temples wearing shoes is prohibited. Photography and filming are prohibited in the territory of some objects.
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Every woman should definitely visit a huge cosmetics store in Jerusalem, Ben Yehuda area. It offers exclusive cosmetics based on Dead Sea minerals. All the presented brands of products are …
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Discovering the architecture of Jerusalem from bird's eye view! Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Dome of the Rock, Al-Aqsa Mosque, Tower of David, Church of Mary Magdalene, Chords Bridge Jerusalem, all those monuments are defining the image of Jerusalem …
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Cathedrals and basilicas near Jerusalem
♥ Church of St. Thomas, Jerusalem, 2.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilica of St. Stephen, Jerusalem, 2.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem, 2.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Church of Our Lady of the Spasm, Jerusalem, 2.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Dormition Abbey of the Virgin Mary, Jerusalem, 2.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ St. Anne’s Church, Jerusalem, 3.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilica of the Agony, Jerusalem, 3.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Church of St. Thomas, Jerusalem, 2.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilica of St. Stephen, Jerusalem, 2.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem, 2.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Church of Our Lady of the Spasm, Jerusalem, 2.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Dormition Abbey of the Virgin Mary, Jerusalem, 2.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ St. Anne’s Church, Jerusalem, 3.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilica of the Agony, Jerusalem, 3.6 km from the center. On the map
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Survived castles around Jerusalem
♥ Castle 'Rabadh Castle' , 77.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Kerak' , 81.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Rabadh Castle' , 77.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Kerak' , 81.9 km from the center. On the map
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Thailand Relaxes Its COVID-19 Policy
New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.
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27.07.2024
New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.
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27.07.2024
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