Photos of Israel the Holy Land

April 310 2014 (8 days)


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Prayer AidThis visually impaired man uses a lightbox with magnifying glass for his prayers
Western WallPraying at the Western Wall of the Jewish Temple on the Temple Mount
Lamenting lamenting and lamentingThe Western Wall owes its name to the many Jews lamenting the destruction of their temple on the Temple Mount
Citadel MasadaIn the Citadel of Masada King Herod was able to hold out for years against the Romans
Cable Car MasadaNowadays the Citadel of Masada is easier to reach via cable car
Ancient Store RoomsThe ancient store rooms of Masada
Bathhouse MasadaBy blowing hot air under the floor underfloor heating was created
Group PhotoA photo of the travel group on the fortress of Masada
Snake Trail MasadaThe descent from the 400metrehigh Masada
DescentOn the descent from Masada
Dead SeaIts busy at the beach on the Dead Sea
Floating in the Dead SeaDue to the extremely salty water of the Dead Sea you float effortlessly
SwimmingProper swimming is not possible in the salty water
Salt crystalsSalt crystals form along the shores of the Dead Sea
Dead Sea BeachAfter floating enjoying the beach for a while
Lowest Point on EarthAt over 400 metres below sea level the Dead Sea is the lowest point on Earth
Skyline JerusalemThe modern suburbs of Jerusalem
Ein KaremThe old city of Ein Karem located in the suburbs of Jerusalem
John the BaptistThe Church of St John the Baptist stands on the spot where John is said to have been born
Baptism of JesusA painting in the Church of John the Baptist depicting the baptism of Jesus
Church of John the BaptistThe church where John the Baptist was born in Ein Karem
Birthplace of JohnThe birthplace beneath the Church of John the Baptist
Cattle Car MemorialA train wagon hanging over the abyss serves as a Holocaust memorial at Yad Vashem
Yad VashemThe memorial site in Jerusalem for the Jewish victims of the Holocaust
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