Constructed from a mosaic of different quarters, each with a strong identity, Jerusalem also houses the Western Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the Dome of the Rock: three holy monuments for each of the three monotheistic religions.

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Outside of the old centre of Jerusalem, the Yad Vashem memorial is undoubtedly the must-see museum in the 'Holy City' . 

Yad VaShem

Ein Gedi is an oasis nestling on the shores of the Dead Sea.

Ein Gedi

Mitzpe Ramon is the town that overlooks the incredible crater of Makhtesh Ramon. For a few years some unusual hotels have been opening in this little town. It's a good place to stay to explore the crater.

Mitzpe Ramon

Sde Boker is the kibbutz where David Ben Gurion, Israel's first prime minister, is buried.

Sde Boker

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I've been to Sde Boker twice. The first time was to go and see the famous tomb of Ben Gurion. The tomb may not be important to or have a particular significance for all travellers, but even if it's not important to you, the site is worth a visit because of the magnificent view which you get from the memorial. In fact, the tomb faces the desert which the country's founder loved so much. The second time I went to Sde Boker it was completely by chance. Night was falling and I was looking for somewhere to sleep and I went there because it was the only place for miles around that had rooms free. Once I got there I realised that Sde Boker was quite a dynamic little kibbutz: there is a Bedouin market where everybody goes shopping, a little bar with a terrace where all the young people meet up, one or two craftsmen, etc. In brief, the unexpected visit to Sde Boker was definitely the best. If you get the chance, I recommend you spend a night there during your <a href="/israel/">trip to Israel</a>.

Sde Boker is the kibbutz where David Ben Gurion, Israel's first prime minister, is buried.

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