Why was Jerusalem considered a holy city?

Answer 1

All three major monotheistic religions have numerous very important holy sites in the city.

1. For Judaism: The Western Wall and the Temple Mount Complex, Mount of Olives Cemetary, Ramban Synagogue, and the City of Jerusalem itself
2. For Christians: The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Via Dolorosa, Golgotha, the Church of All Nations, and Mount Zion, among other smaller churches and places.
3. For Muslims: Al-Aqsa mosque (That is considered one of the three holiest mosques) and the Dome of the Rock mosque . In Islam, the whole site of Al-Qods (Jerusalem) is one of three holiest sites in Islam.

Answer 2

The Jewish people considered Jerusalem to be holy because it was the promised land that their God gave them.

The Muslim people considered Jerusalem to be holy because Mohamed had a vision and in it he appeared in Jerusalem.

The Christian considered Jerusalem to be holy because it is were Jesus was crucified.

Answer 3

Jerusalem is considered the holy city because many biblical events are said to have occurred there and faith was driven. Jerusalem is home to Christians, Muslims, and Jews.