Travel Magazine January 7th, 2014 Volume 1 | Page 6

If you want an experience of a lifetime where ancient history comes alive in front of you, you can immerse yourself in the Ancient birthplaces of the three major religions.   The religion in Israel is a central feature of the country and plays a major role in shaping the Israeli culture, with 75.4% Jews, 16.9% Muslims, and 2.1% Christians. The city of Jerusalem holds a special importance to Jews, Muslims, and Christians as it is the home of the Old City that has the Western Wall and the Temple Mount, the Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Also, in the Old City, visit the seven gates:  Damascus Gate, Herod's Gate, Lion's Gate, Dung Gate, Zion's Gate, Jaffa Gate, and New Gate. The most sacred place to visit is the birthplace of Jesus in Bethlehem, a sight to see.

Another great place to visit is Tel Aviv, which is known for its hip nightlife scenes. Tel Aviv is an amazing 24 hour city of culture, events, beaches, and more. It was named “The Mediterranean Capital of Cool” by the New York Times.This attracts tourists from around the world. It has one of the oldest and most admired bars, HaMinzar. With low prices, laid back vibe, and delicious food that goes above and beyond regular pub cuisine, this is the place to eat.