1. Jerusalem in Hebrew is called Yerushalayim and al-Quds in Arabic, which is one of the oldest cities in the world. Jerusalem is nicknamed the Holy City of Three Religions. Home to the three religions of heaven, Islam, Christianity, and Judaism.
2. The Al-Aqsa Mosque, which means "the furthest mosque", is a complex in the Old City of Jerusalem consisting of the Golden Dome of the Rock and the Qibly Mosque - now known as Al-Aqsa Mosque because it is closest to Qiblah in the Kaaba.
3. Al-Aqsa Mosque became one of the holy mosques of Muslims, besides the Grand Mosque in Mecca and the Nabawi Mosque in Medina. The mosque in East Jerusalem also witnessed a long-running conflict between Israel and the Palestinians.
4. In addition to the Al-Aqsa Mosque, the area is the Dome of Rock. The Dome of Rock is rectangular, domed gold, and still inside the Al Aqsa Mosque complex. The building is often even referred to as Al-Aqsa Mosque.
5. The Church of the Holy Sepulcher or the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem's Old City is the most respected site for Christians. This site is believed to be a silent witness to the history of Jesus' journey, death, crucifixion until his resurrection
6. The Church of the Holy Sepulcher is also known as the Golgotha site and is believed to be the last place on the path of Via Dolorosa (the Way of the Cross). Its position is not far from the Wailing Wall and Al-Aqsa Mosque which is on Golgota hill.
7. There is an interesting story from the Church of the Holy Sepulcher or the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem's Old City, the caretaker of the holiest church is not a Christian but a Muslim.
8. One Jewish consecrated location is the Kotel or the Western Wall in Jerusalem. Famous as the Wailing Walls, this section is believed to be part of the remaining wall of the Temple building.
