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Sheltered within a valley of red rocks is one of the world’s most famous façades. Marvel at the artistic details that remain crisp after more than 2,000 years. 

Sheltered within a valley of red rocks is one of the world’s most famous façades. Marvel at the artistic details that remain crisp after more than 2,000 years. 

This famous church stands at the site where, according to Christian belief, Jesus was killed, buried and later raised from the dead.  

This famous church stands at the site where, according to Christian belief, Jesus was killed, buried and later raised from the dead.  

This famous church stands at the site where, according to Christian belief, Jesus was killed, buried and later raised from the dead.  

One of the most eye-catching modern buildings in Israel is also one of its most intriguing museums, packed with exhibitions dedicated to contemporary design.

This famous church stands at the site where, according to Christian belief, Jesus was killed, buried and later raised from the dead.  

Pass through this ancient passage, study the old water pipes and watch the red walls begin to close overhead, before opening to reveal the Treasury.

This famous church stands at the site where, according to Christian belief, Jesus was killed, buried and later raised from the dead.  

Surrounding a canyon that leads to the Dead Sea, this beautifully located reserve is home to a stunning array of wildlife and many lovely places to swim. 

This 2,000-year-old structure is one of the world’s holiest sites, where hundreds of praying worshippers make for a stirring sight.

This famous church stands at the site where, according to Christian belief, Jesus was killed, buried and later raised from the dead.