Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem

The Dome of the Rock is a shrine located on the Temple Mount in the Old City of Jerusalem. It was initially completed in 691 CE at the order of Umayyad Caliph Abd al-Malik during the Second Fitna. The Dome of the Rock is now one of the oldest works of Islamic architecture.It has been called "Jerusalem's most recognizable landmark".Its architecture and mosaics were patterned after nearby Byzantine churches and palaces. The octagonal plan of the structure may also have been influenced by the Byzantine Chapel of St Mary (also known as Kathisma and al-Qadismu) built between 451 and 458 on the road between Jerusalem and Bethlehem.

The site's significance stems from religious traditions regarding the rock, known as the Foundation Stone, at its heart, which bears great significance for Jews, Christians, and Muslims.

Source: Wikipedia

Thanks to Ksenia via swap-bot for this beautiful postcard and stamps!

Sent: 20 September 2015   Received: 20 October 2015   Travelled: 30 days

Celebrating Jewish festivals in Jerusalem

 Thanks to Oleg for this beautiful card from Isarael , love the oretty stamps!

Received: 10 October 2014

Citadel of Jerusalem

Aerial view of the Old City of Jerusalem with the Citadel in the foreground.

The Tower of David is an ancient citadel located near the Jaffa Gate entrance to the Old city of Jerusalem.

The name "Tower of David" isdue to Byzantine Christians who believed the site to be the palace of King David. They borrowed the name "Tower of David" from the Song of Songs, attributed to Solomon, King David's son, who wrote: "Thy neck is like the Tower of David built with turrets, whereon there hang a thousand shields, all the armor of the mighty men." (Song of Songs, 4:4)

 Read more here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tower_of_David

dziękuję Chris from Poland for this postcard from your travels!

Sent: no postmark! -.-

Received: 29 August 2013

Jerusalem's aerial view

 Jerusalem, aerial view of the Temple Mount and the Old City.

 

Thank you Ksenia for this beautiful view card!

Sent: (I can't read the Hebrew postmark)

Received: 22 November 2013

Jerusalem

 

Back of card: Jerusalem, the Old City

Jerusalem, located on a plateau in the Judean Mountains between the Mediterranean and the Dead Sea, is one of the oldest cities in the world. It is considered holy to the three major Abrahamic religions - Judaism, Christianity and Islam.

 

In this card you can see the Western Wall,which is the last remaining artifact of the temple that was destroyed in 70 BC by the Romans. You can also see the Muslim mosque.

Thank you Hanna for the explanations and the card!

The Golden City

From Hanna of Israel, thank you :)

Israel multiview

Oh look the front of my card has the postal date hehe

Thank you Christina for the lovely card showing the nice places of Israel.

Sent: 9 December 2013
Received: 16 January 2014