When you ask a devout Jew what Jerusalem means to him, he might quote the ancient Song of Ascents of David (Psalm 122:1–3), which expresses the eternal yearning to return to the holy city — where the “upper” and “lower” Jerusalem are united as one:
“I rejoiced with those who said to me,
‘Let us go to the house of the Lord.’
Our feet are standing
within your gates, Jerusalem.”
For a Christian, Jerusalem is the sacred setting of the Gospel’s Passion story — the city where Jesus walked, taught, was crucified, and rose again, marking the beginning of the Apostolic Age.
For a Muslim, it is the place of the Prophet Muhammad’s Night Journey, where he ascended from Al-Aqsa — “the Farthest Mosque” — to the heavens in a single night.
The beauty of Jerusalem is truly unforgettable. Its golden hills, ancient stone walls, and narrow alleys echo with the prayers of centuries. Here, the ultra-Orthodox and the modern stand side by side; faith, history, and daily life intertwine. Every stone tells a story — inspiring each visitor to feel, to reflect, and to marvel at this city that has stirred poetry, prophecy, and wisdom for over three millennia.
The City of three religions
The Temple Mount
The City of King David
The Christian Jerusalem
The Jewish Interest Jerusalem