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Hollywood star Val Kilmer visits Jerusalem's sites
Hollywood star Val Kilmer recently showed his religious side on a visit to Israel, where he was spotted saying his prayers on the Western Wall in Jerusalem.
The American actor, who has had a busy year having taken part in six films, was seen taking in the sights around the city and praying by the wall in pictures published by the Daily Mail.
Like his fellow pilgrimage takers, the actor, who voiced Moses and God in 1998's The Prince of Egypt, wrote a prayer on a piece of paper and tucked it into the famous wall.
Israel & the Palestinian Territories have a lot to offer holidaymakers, especially if they are interested in religious attractions and historical places related to Christianity, Judaism and Islam.
One of the oldest travel destinations in the world, the region boasts a rich history informed by thousands of years of intriguing happenings featuring God's hand and residences by renowned religious characters.
According to Lonely Planet, "the appearance of prophets seems to be dwindling and the Crusaders have long since hung up their swords and shields, but travellers still come in droves, almost magnetically, to this land still considered holy by countless millions".
Jerusalem is one of the most popular places to visit while in the region thanks to its holy sites, which make it one of the world's greatest holy cities - sacred to all the three major monotheistic religions.
Despite thousands of years of scribes writing about the wonders and magnificence of Jerusalem, "your first glimpse inside the ancient walled city will leave you speechless", says Lonely Planet.
In just a few minutes, holidaymakers can see Christians in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jews by the Western Wall and Muslims at Al-Aqsa Mosque – arguably the most important religious buildings of the three faiths.
According to Lonely Planet, "that three religions have assigned so much importance to a solitary city makes Jerusalem one of the most fascinating places you'll ever visit".
However, Israel is not just about religion because there are various other attractions that make it popular, such as Eilat, which is an ideal spot for birdwatchers to see migratory birds.
In spring time, some 500 million birds can be seen migrating north to Europe from the warmer climates in Asia and Africa from this spot, which is marked by the Eilat Spring Migration Festival.
Hundreds of birdwatchers congregate in the area for the arresting views as the birds make their annual journeys and holidaymakers wishing to experience this can attend the festival between March 18th and 25th 2010.
Other notable places worth touring, especially for families, include Jerusalem's Time Elevator, Mini Israel, the new Kings City in Eilat and the Haganah Museum, all of which offer entertaining yet educative experiences.
The American actor, who has had a busy year having taken part in six films, was seen taking in the sights around the city and praying by the wall in pictures published by the Daily Mail.
Like his fellow pilgrimage takers, the actor, who voiced Moses and God in 1998's The Prince of Egypt, wrote a prayer on a piece of paper and tucked it into the famous wall.
Israel & the Palestinian Territories have a lot to offer holidaymakers, especially if they are interested in religious attractions and historical places related to Christianity, Judaism and Islam.
One of the oldest travel destinations in the world, the region boasts a rich history informed by thousands of years of intriguing happenings featuring God's hand and residences by renowned religious characters.
According to Lonely Planet, "the appearance of prophets seems to be dwindling and the Crusaders have long since hung up their swords and shields, but travellers still come in droves, almost magnetically, to this land still considered holy by countless millions".
Jerusalem is one of the most popular places to visit while in the region thanks to its holy sites, which make it one of the world's greatest holy cities - sacred to all the three major monotheistic religions.
Despite thousands of years of scribes writing about the wonders and magnificence of Jerusalem, "your first glimpse inside the ancient walled city will leave you speechless", says Lonely Planet.
In just a few minutes, holidaymakers can see Christians in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jews by the Western Wall and Muslims at Al-Aqsa Mosque – arguably the most important religious buildings of the three faiths.
According to Lonely Planet, "that three religions have assigned so much importance to a solitary city makes Jerusalem one of the most fascinating places you'll ever visit".
However, Israel is not just about religion because there are various other attractions that make it popular, such as Eilat, which is an ideal spot for birdwatchers to see migratory birds.
In spring time, some 500 million birds can be seen migrating north to Europe from the warmer climates in Asia and Africa from this spot, which is marked by the Eilat Spring Migration Festival.
Hundreds of birdwatchers congregate in the area for the arresting views as the birds make their annual journeys and holidaymakers wishing to experience this can attend the festival between March 18th and 25th 2010.
Other notable places worth touring, especially for families, include Jerusalem's Time Elevator, Mini Israel, the new Kings City in Eilat and the Haganah Museum, all of which offer entertaining yet educative experiences.