"KNESSET"-the Israeli Parliament. Baron Edmond James de Rothschild, posthumously donated 6 million Israeli liras for the construction of a permanent Knesset building in 1966.

The Supreme Court Area of Israel, Jerusalem.

WISH YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY CHRISTMAS

Relic of the Holy Crib or Manger made of Sycamore wood kept at the Santa Maria Maggiore Church in Rome.

The Jaffa Gate of Jerusalem-one of the eight gates to the Old City, this historic gate was built by Turks in 1538.

The Tower of David or Citadel of Jerusalem. Archaeological remains from 8th Century BC.

Phasael Tower of Citadel, Jerusalem. Built by King Herod after his brother Phasael, it is the only existing one among the three (other two are Hippicus and Mariamne) built by him. The base of the tower is from 1st Cent. BC.

Entering the Church of Holy Sepulcher from Christian Quarter of Jerusalem.

Inside the Church of Holy Sepulcher, Jerusalem.

Damascus Gate of Jerusalem (1537 AD)-One of the eight gates to the Old City. Underneath this Turkish built gate lies a 2nd century Roman gate from the time of Hadrian Ceasar.

The Mosque of Ascension (1620 AD), Jerusalem. Built over earlier churches from 4th, 7th and 12th centuries. One of the traditional sites for Jesus' ascension. Main feature is the 'Footprints of Jesus'!

Waiting for the tourists on the Mount of Olives, Jerusalem.

A cemetery on the top of Mount Olives, Jerusalem.

Temple Mount-the Heart of Jerusalem.

 Dome of the Rock

 Dome of the Rock

 Al Aqsa Mosque

 Golden Gate

JERUSALEM-the TEMPLE MOUNT