Israel the Land (Lands, Peoples, & Cultures)
Taken from Chapter 7: Jerusalem, the city of gold Jerusalem, Israel's capital city, is a mixture of colors, religions, languages, and traditions.   Over 3000 years old, it is considered to be a sacred place by Jews, Muslims, and  Christians.  Jerusalem is divided into two parts: the old walled city and the new city  outside the walls. The Old CityThe magnificent stone walls surrounding the Old City  were built over 400 years ago.  Eight gates lead into this part of Jerusalem which is  divided into four quarters: Jewish, Muslim, Christian, and Armenian.  The old city's  narrow, twisty roads are packed with small homes, markets, and shops.  All the buildings  are made of a rose-gold stone, called Jerusalem stone, that makes the city glow at night.   Many of Jerusalem's most sacred sites are in the Old City. Outside the wallsOutside the  City Wall is a vibrant modern city.  The first neighborhoods were built outside the walls  over 100 years ago.  Today the area includes office buildings, stores, restaurants,  museums, and Israel's parliament, the Knesset.