There are only a few urban places in the world that inspire such passion and devotion as the historic city of Jerusalem. This city is considered to be the cradle of at least three major religions, and the focal point of centuries of important religious events, and is dominated by key historical buildings, holy sites and museums. Jerusalem is also a modern city, and a large district is dominated by shops and leisure facilities. Jewish West Jerusalem has a number of attractive, broad avenues and leafy squares, which bustle with cafes, restaurants and bakeries. East Jerusalem has predominantly been an Arab district over the years, and to this day is crowded with vibrant bazaars and street markets.