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Ramallah: The Bride of Palestine

Located 16km north of Jerusalem, at an elevation of 900m above sea level on the crest of the mountain range, Ramallah has a pleasant, cool climate and has long been a popular summer resort.

 During the 12th century, French Crusaders built a stronghold in Ramallah and the remains of a Crusader tower, known as al-Tira, can still be seen in the old part of town.

 Modern Ramallah was first settled around 1550. With its lively town center, museums, art galleries, theaters, parks, a booming restaurant scene and a bustling nightlife, Ramallah is a fast- growing cosmopolitan town.

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