This guide to Jerusalem covers all the major sights, area by area, in an easily navigable format. Descriptions of the main attractions include the Jaffa Gate, Wailing Wall, Mount of Olives, Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Dome of the Rock. The guide also contains background historical information, advice on shopping and entertainment and the low-down on eating out. There is an A-Z of practical information, listings of recommended hotels and restaurants and useful expressions in Hebrew. The book also contains special features on topics ranging from the Dead Sea Scrolls to visiting a kibbutz and kosher foods to Hebrew and Arabic. Excursions outside the city are also described including Bethlehem, the Dead Sea and Sea of Galilee. Maps show Jerusalem, Israel and the Old City, and there are dozens of colour photographs throughout.