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Ramallah
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Once known as the 'Bride of Palestine', visitors would come from far and wide to Ramallah for a taste of the good life. Higher and therefore cooler (890 m above sea level) than Jerusalem, Ramallah was a popular summer resort and an escape from the summer heat. From around the beginning of this century its tree lined boulevards welcomed people from within Palestine as well as from the whole Arab world, entertaining them in style in its hotels, restaurants, and parks and with its festivals and orchestras.
Tragically the Israeli occupation came and put an end to all this.
However, with the re-deployment of Israeli forces and the hand over to the Palestinian National Authority in December 1995, Ramallah is regaining some of her former spirit. The absence of major religious or historical sites in the city might not make it seem an obvious holiday destination but with its lively town center, blooming restaurant scene and recently reopening hotels it is a good place to catch a glimpse of a live, working, and recently relaxing Palestinian city. Ramallah's proximity to Jerusalem and the other Palestinian towns and villages, together with its pleasant climate make it an ideal place in which to stay and base a visit.
As well as hosting a myriad of street stalls selling the usual falafel, Shawerma, kebabs, corn, sit down cafes line the streets, and a number of roof top and outdoor restaurants stay open late into the night serving traditional Palestinian food, drink, and Nargilas (Hubbly-bubbly pipes) - sometimes to the accompaniment of local musicians and dancing. In contrast to the authentic flavor of these, is a fast developing 'cafe-society.' Ramallah now boasts a number of popular 'world-food' restaurants, cafes, and bars, amongst them Mexican, Chinese and Italian offerings. Ramallah is indeed worth visiting for the food alone.
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