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Jerusalem
Jerusalem
Orthodox Jews survey Jerusalem, a city considered sacred by Christians, Jews, and Muslims.
Photograph by James L. Stanfield

Jerusalem is the energy center of the world. All three major religions were born on the same piece of Earth. It’s like the spiritual battery of the whole world. —Roseanne Barr, actress

Tour Jerusalem with Peter Jennings, ABC’s Emmy Award-winning news anchor, in the October 1999 issue of TRAVELER.

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Dinner Site Restaurant Guide: Jerusalem
http://www.dinnersite.co.il/jerusalem/
Search this site to discover all types of cuisine. Kosher and scenic restaurants receive special attention.

InIsrael—Jerusalem City Guide
http://www.inisrael.com/tour/jer/index.html
Find general information, maps, a calendar of events, hotels, and a table of distances between cities.

Israel Infotour
http://www.infotour.co.il/
TourismArea/2912.html

This is an all-encompassing, searchable site with highlights of the city and easily navigable sidebars that lead you to information on dining, attractions, accommodations, and related information.

Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs
http://www.israel-mfa.gov.il/mfa/home.asp
This site includes a time line and cultural, economic, and political information about Israel.

The Israel Museum, Jerusalem
http://www.imj.org.il
This virtual guide to the largest museum in Israel introduces you to it’s grand array of resources and vast collections.

JerusalemCity.com
http://www.jerusalemcity.com/
english/mainpage.shtml

Created for the year 2000 visitor, this site offers tourist, religious, leisure, and service information in a beautiful package.

The Jerusalem Post Newspaper
http://www.jpost.com/
This online version of Jerusalem’s main English-language newspaper includes daily news updates and a special section on tourism.

The Jerusalem Website
http://www.jerusalem.muni.il
This official site provides a variety of historical, demographic, and cultural information on the municipality, as well as virtual tours and links to other sights within Jerusalem.

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Venice

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Canadian Rockies
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Grand Canyon
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England’s Lake
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