The Dead Sea (Sea of Salt) is a salt lake between the West Bank and Israel to the west and Jordan to the east, said the lowest point on earth (420 meters) below sea level. The sea is as "dead" because its high salt content can no macroscopic aquatic organisms such as fish and aquatic life in it.
The Dead Sea attracts many visitors for thousands of years by its extremely salty water, which has 30 percent salinity. The DeadCreated> 's Sea climate and unique conditions for its low height, it has become a popular center for several types of therapies, such as solar radiation, the treatment that exploits the Dead Sea black mud, bath therapy and others.
The hotels in the vicinity Prima Oasis, Hod Hamidbar, Le Meridien, Caesar Premier, a few steps from the ancient biblical and historical sites. Some of Dead Sea hotels such as Sheraton Moriah, near a stretchPrivate, luxurious space, overlooking the Dead Sea, have a fabulous facility.
Historical sites present in the area are castles and palaces of King Herod (the fortress of Masada), Greek houses, the caves of Qumran. The Dead Sea is considered one of the most spectacular landscapes of natural and spiritual well known in the world.
Visiting Jerusalem.
Israel is known as a country for tourists, it has several attractive places, unique historical sites andmany attractions for tourists of all kinds a trip to Israel may fulfill several wishes: to explore the historical and cultural heritage, to visit the holy places, as described in the Bible to learn about cultural traditions and festivals and just the beautiful view to enjoy the land of Israel.
The capital of Israel is the largest in population and environment in the Judean Mountains, between the Mediterranean and the northern tip of the Dead Sea.Jerusalem is the holy city of Jerusalem and the spiritual center of many religions - Christians, Armenians, Jews and Muslims.
The city contains many important archaeological sites belonging to different religions. Some of them have important religious significance: the Temple Mount and the Wailing Wall for Jews, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher for the Christians, the Rock and the Al-Aqsa Mosque for Muslims.
There are also many cultural sites in Jerusalem - Museums (Israel Museum,Rockefeller Museum), universities (Bezalel School, Hebrew University), theaters, landmark buildings and monuments. Staying in one of the best hotels in Jerusalem (Mount of Olives, King David), you can go every day and discover new places and new attractions.
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