The Via Dolorosa is the route that Christians believe follows the final footsteps of Jesus on the way to his crucifixion. It’s located in the UNESCO World Heritage listed Old City of Jerusalem
The Muslim Quarter of Jerusalem covers the northeastern quadrant of the UNESCO World Heritage listed Old City. It’s the largest and most populous quarter.
The Temple Mount, or the Noble Sanctuary, contains the holiest place in Judaism and third holiest in Islam. It’s located in the UNESCO World Heritage listed Old City of Jerusalem and is arguably the most hotly contested piece of land in the world.
The Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem (Πατριαρχεῖον Ἱεροσολύμων) is the seat of the Eastern Orthodox Church in the Holy Land. Its territory includes Israel, Palestine, and Jordan, as well as Saint Catherine’s Monastery at Mount Sinai in Egypt.
Jericho is one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world, dating back to almost 9000 BC. In addition to the Christian pilgrimage sites, there are a handful of important archaeological sites.
Kadırga is a neighborhood in Istanbul, Turkey. It sits between Kumkapı and Küçük Ayasofya, and has a few minor points of interest.
Zeyrek is one of the most interesting neighborhoods in Istanbul. It’s located in the Fatih district and contains some important Byzantine structures.
The Pergamon Asclepeion was one of the most important healing centers of the ancient Greek and Roman worlds. The UNESCO World Heritage site is located in Bergama, Turkey.
Bergama is a city in the Aegean region of Turkey. It’s the home of the UNESCO World Heritage site of ancient Pergamon and is famous for its carpets.
The ancient city of Pergamon (Πέργαμον), a UNESCO World Heritage site, was situated at the top of a mesa that formed its acropolis. The acropolis is just east of the modern city of Bergama, Turkey.