Jerusalem Walks (Henry Holt Walks Series)

By Nitza Rosovsky

A city of nearly unmatched beauty and extraordinary history, Jerusalem has undergone enormous changes in the last decade, remaining a favorite destination for travelers of all faiths and backgrounds. Here, for the first time in ten years, is a completely revised and updated guide to the cultural, architectural, and archaeological treasures of its holiest of cities. The book also features maps; more than forty black-and-white photographs; a select list of restaurants, cafes, and shops; and a full index.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0805015531
• ISBN13: 9780805015539
• Release Date: January 1992
• Publisher: Henry Holt & Co
• Length: 347 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 1.0" x 4.8"

Customer Reviews

Great Walkbout

First saw this book at our B & B in Jerusalem. My husband and I are not really "tour group" people, Like to strike out on our own. It was most helpful in our exploration of the area. I have always liked to find the out-of-the-way places and found out all kinds of cool info about little things the average tourist wouldn't know to look for. Bought the book to help remember everything we saw

Forget the Other Guide Books

Jerusalem Walks is a fantastic book for those who are traveling to Jerusalem. Having lived and studied in Jerusalem myself, I am confident in saying that you will have a hard time finding a book that has this much information in a guide book format. The 6 walking tours offer something for everybody, and I can think of no more enjoyable way to get to know the city. The focus of the walks is of course the Old City, but she also offers a couple of walks in Western Jerusalem. I have taken tours all over Israel and Jerusalem, but I have not seen another source offer such a variety and depth of historical and fun information about the turbulent history of Jerusalem. From the Patriarchs to the Romans to the founding of Israel, if it happened in Jerusalem, it is probably in this book.

a pleasure to use

Jerusalem is a city of such intricacy and layers of meaning that it can only be appreciated on foot, but it is so complex that you could walk around on your own forever wihtout really seeing it . Rosovsky takes you by the hand and shows you the courtyards, the buildings made out of pieces of other buildings, the ordinary-looking spots where history happened. Of course, Jerusalem is a prosperous city and the constant construction sometimes throws a wall across your path. Don't let that stop you, just circumvent the obstacle and pick up the tour at the next point of interest.