For followers of various religions, Israel is the holy land, the place where King Solomon reigned, where Jesus Christ was put to death and where the prophet Muhammad ascended to heaven. Jerusalem is the country’s capital city and is considered sacred by Christians, Jews and Muslims. An eclectic mix of historical buildings and architecture with modern facilities and amenities makes it an attractive visitor destination and the most popular tourist centre in the country. Among the highlights of the city, the Yad VaShem Memorial and Holocaust Museum focus on the atrocities perpetrated by Nazi Germany against the Jewish race. The city of Tel Aviv is another noteworthy destination offering a modern, youthful ambience and an environment structured around business and entertainment. Israel is well used to receiving visitors and offers a solid tourist infrastructure including a good selection of quality accommodation options. In Jerusalem, you’ll find respectable names such as the Novotel Hotel Jerusalem and the Hyatt Regency Jerusalem Hotel; in Haifa there’s the Holiday Inn Haifa and the Le Meridien Hotel Haifa; in Tel Aviv, there’s the Best Western Regency Suites and the Hilton Tel Aviv Hotel and in Tiberias, there’s also a Holiday Inn. Branches of the Sheraton can also be found in all of the country’s major cities. | 
