Jericho, some 25 miles east of Jerusalem, is the world's oldest city (dating back 10,000 years) and the lowest city on earth (250m below sea level). It is here that the walls came tumbling down when Joshua and his army of Israelites blew their trumpets (Joshua 6:20). Some two miles from the town centre is Hisham's Palace, the winter residence of the Umayyad Caliph Hisham from Damascus, which was built in the 8th century and excavated in the 1930s and is a wonderful example of Islamic architecture. The Oasis Casino (which is a couple of miles before the city on the road from Jerusalem) is very popular with Israelis. A passport is needed for entry.
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Wonderful place
by mepadasu on 2008-11-25
The hotel was wonderful and the staff very helpful and courteous all through out the hotel. The views are not spectacular but the inside of the...
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Excellent Stay
by Wache on 2008-05-21
Truly an excellent hotel. The rooms were superior, very clean and comfortable, wish I could have stayed there for the entire trip as it was the...
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*Superb* stay at InterContinental Jericho!!
by Bostoni on 2007-01-17
My Wife and I stayed there this past January during our visit to the Holy Land. The Hotel is within 10 mins (by car) to the Dead Sea Shores and...
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saba's family visit
by salwaa on 2006-08-16
Hi I'm a travel agent and I'm regular for 5 stars hotel but never imagined that I will find such a good beautiful amazing 5 stars deluxe hotel ...
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