Tel Aviv is the administrative capital of Israel. This function is assigned to the historic Jerusalem, but in practice it is concentrated only government and religion. Everything else in Israel, culture, business and entertainment are located in Tel Aviv, which is the modern face of Israel. Tel Aviv is a relatively new city – was founded in 1909 as the original idea was this settlement to be something like a Jewish suburb of the Arab port of Yafo, which is one of the oldest cities in the Middle East. It is located on a hill, which is found invaluable view of the coast of Tel Aviv. With the massive emigration of Jews from all over the world, however, Tel Aviv gradually acquired considerable dimensions, as Yafo is now included within the second largest city in Israel. After so. six-day war in 1967, in protest against the occupied territories, most countries do their embassies in Jerusalem and in Tel Aviv. Exceptions are only Costa Rica and El Salvador), whose embassies in Jerusalem. At present, almost the entire world community considers Tel Aviv as the capital of Israel. That is why most embassies are located in this city instead of Jerusalem. Tel Aviv is a remarkable characteristic of southern architecture. Because of her in 2003 the city was included in the list of World Heritage by UNESCO.
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For every religious and a pious person visit the Holy Sepulchre, is a major achievement in his earthly path. Holy place of worship is in Jerusalem. The widespread is the claim that it is in Jerusalem man is closest to God. Perhaps the fact that the Israeli city is built on a hill and to reach it is quite necessary ascent. In this ascent there is also much symbolism associated with religious beliefs. Jerusalem is the holiest place for Jews and for Christians and Muslims. Jerusalem is located in almost the center of Israel. This biggest religious center is the official capital of Israel, while most UN member states to consider Israel’s capital Tel Aviv. Jerusalem is the main political and religious center of the country. The city is located in the southern plateau, which is included in the integrity of the Jewish mountains. It includes Mount of Olives to the east and the hill northeast of Skopje city center. Jerusalem and is located about 60 km east of Tel Aviv and the Mediterranean. East of Jerusalem, about 35 km away and the Dead Sea. Jerusalem is surrounded by valleys and dry riverbeds. The city stands at about 760 m altitude. Kidron valley, and Enom Tiropoeyon collected near the southern end of the Old City of Jerusalem. Valley separates Tiropoeyon located east of the Old City Temple Mount. This region is the source of the history of Christian religion. Last years in Jerusalem archaeologists discovered Firewall 3000 years, which confirms the truthfulness of the biblical test. This treasure trove dates from the 10th century BC. It is 70 meters long and 6 meters high stone wall Experts is part of a secure complex including a gate guard, building additions and watchtower. In the Biblical book of First Kings says that Solomon king of Israel built a firewall in Jerusalem. The new discovery is the first evidence of such a structure.
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