Lod, also known as Lydda and Lidd, is a city 15 km southeast of Tel Aviv and 40 km northwest of Jerusalem in the Central District of Israel. It is situated between the lower Shephelah on the east and
Depiction of Lydda in the Umm ar-Rasas mosaics, 8th century CE
Tomb of Saint George, first mentioned about 530 by the pilgrim Theodosius
Ramla, also known as Ramle, is a city in the Central District of Israel. Ramle is one of Israel's mixed cities, with significant numbers of both Jews and Arabs.
Ramla seen from the White Tower with the eastern hills around Modi'in in the background, 2013
Ramla (pictured in 1895) was founded by Sulayman at the start of the 8th century and became the capital of his district.
Ramla's Pool of Arches, a tourist destination
Remains of the White Mosque in Ramla (pictured in 2014) built by Sulayman and his cousin and successor Umar II