Jerusalem EasyWalks [Paperback]

Aviva Bar-Am (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 1999

Welcome to Jerusalem EasyWalks, the fifth in a delightful series of guides to Israel written by former Jerusalem Post correspondent Aviva Bar-Am. Brimming with history and studded with anecdotes and folk tales, Jerusalem EasyWalks is an absorbing book that takes you into every corner of the most fascinating city in the world.

Jerusalem EasyWalks includes 17 circular strolls and the Via Dolorosa, an abundance of Jerusalem attractions, invaluable travel tips, and information on wheelchair accessibility. With Jerusalem EasyWalks you will venture into antiquated neighborhoods, delve into ancient ruins that date back to our forefathers, roam the Jewish Quarter, explore the Temple Mount, visit unique museums, enter trenches from a famous battle site, and enjoy breathtaking views of the Holy City!

Jerusalem EasyWalks is the perfect gift for anyone who is planning to visit Israel and the Holy Land, and is a wonderful guidebook and souvenir. Even if you can't make the journey, this wonderful text, with its beautiful, full-color photographs, makes an invaluable addition to any home library, and for the armchair traveler and historian.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Jerusalem EasyWalks: Well-researched historical material written with a light journalistic touch. Legends, anecdotes, folk-tales and the latest excavations.

Includes 17 circular walks in the Holy City, and the Via Dolorosa. Includes a tour of the City of David and the Kidron Valley, the earliest neighborhoods, the battle at Ammunition Hill, and a picturesque stroll through the German Colony. A comprehensive and sensitive chapter on the Via Dolorosa is included as well. Walks through pastoral Ein Kerem, the Ophel and the Temple Mount, luxurious Talbieh and the labyrinths of the market neighborhoods. Jerusalem's most famous attractions - and some off the beaten track: The Zoo, the Botanical Gardens, the Knesset, the Supreme Court, Mount Herzl, family outings, famous and out-of-the-way museums and much more.

224 pages; 81 color photos

14 user-friendly maps

About the Author

Aviva Bar-Am (a native of Minneapolis) was formerly travel correspondent for the Jerusalem Post, Israel's only English language daily newspaper. The book is written in the clear, journalistic style familiar to her readers. She has written a number of widely acclaimed guides to travel in Israel, including:

Guide to the Golan Heights
Israel's Southern Landscapes: Your Guide to Eilat and the Negev
EasyWalks in Israel: Sites and Stories
Beyond the Walls: Churches of Jerusalem
Jerusalem EasyWalks

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Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Aviva Bar-Am (December 1, 1999)
• ISBN-10: 9659004869
• ISBN-13: 978-9659004867
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,375,815 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #37 in Books > Travel > Middle East > Israel > Jerusalem

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A FASCINATING READ, October 23, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Jerusalem EasyWalks (Paperback)

IF YOU ARE PLANNING A TRIP TO ISRAEL OR JUST WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT IT THIS BOOK IS A MUST. IT IS EXTREMELY WELL WRITTEN WITH MANY ANECDOTES, FOLK TALES, AND LEGENDS. YOU FEEL LIKE YOU ARE WALKING THE LANES AND ROADS THAT ARE DESCRIBED. THE AUTHOR TAKES YOU INTO THE JEWISH QUARTER'S SYNAGOGUES. SHE ALSO COVERS FAMILY OUTINGS TO PARKS, GARDENS, MUSEUMS, AND THE JERUSALEM ZOO. THE BOOK HAS OVER A DOZEN EASY TO USE MAPS. IT LISTS THE WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE SITES AND RESTROOM LOCATIONS. THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT FEATURE FOR A TRAVEL RELATED BOOK. IT WOULD MAKE AN EXCELLENT GIFT FOR ANYONE YOU KNOW THAT IS INTERESTED IN ISRAEL.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great, July 24, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Jerusalem EasyWalks (Paperback)

This book is an excellent guide to walks in Jerusalem.