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In ancient times...
In ancient times Jerusalem was considered the center of the world. Nowadays, this unique city is rightly the centerpiece of any visit to Israel, whether as a destination in its own right or as a star attraction of a cultural or religious tour. The birthplace of Judaism and Christianity and one of Islam's four holy cities, Jerusalem has deep significance for nearly every visitor. Where to start? Whether it's the Old City with its dense cluster of religious and historical sites, the wondrously legible Dead Sea Scrolls, or the Mount of Olives, the list of memorable attractions is practically limitless.

But Jerusalem is much greater than the sum of its parts. For many, one visit is simply not enough to fully grasp the experience. Jerusalem residents also claim that their city never fully reveals itself and that its mystery constantly fascinates.
Jerusalem is also a beautiful modern city. The distinctive honey colored Jerusalem stone with which all buildings are faced, glows with extraordinary vibrancy at sunset, making it easy to see why the city is called Jerusalem of Gold. Set high on a series of craggy hilltops, the approach to Jerusalem is always a thrilling experience regardless of how often the journey is repeated. Its climate also sets it apart. Invariably crisp and cool even in Israel's long summers - the city offers an extra measure of welcome to those escaping the humidity and heat of the coastal areas.

Travel back in time along ancient city streets and structures. Visit the many museums, in particular the superb Israel Museum, treasure house of biblical, ethnographic and art collections. You can bargain for spices and carpets in the bazaar, shop for arts and crafts and view the cultural diversity that is so typical of Jerusalem. Concerts, dining, people watching - the variety is endless. All you need is time.

Mini Israel - See it all - in miniature !
A must for every tourist coming to Israel

Mini Israel is the “Showcase of Israel.” Exhibited are hundreds of amazingly accurate models, at a scale of 1:25, of the most important architectural, historic, archeological, religious and social sites as well as buildings of importance to all religions and cultures inhabiting the country. The 25,000 miniature 'Israelis' in the models are all 7cm in height!!

Since its opening in 2002, Mini Israel has become one of the most popular tourist attractions, primarily due to its ideal location (halfway between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, just 15 minutes from the airport), and also because tourists of all ages, denominations and communities find their most beloved and cherished sites and buildings presented “at eye level.”

Exhibits are periodically updated and renewed, and therefore each visit ensures a new discovery of sites, scenes and attractions which were not previously there.
Mini Israel is located in the Latrun region, near the Armored Corps Memorial and the Trappist Monastery.

The exhibit extends over an area of about 35,000 square meters (7.5 Acres) and offers its guests:
A Visitors Center with a food court, a souvenir shop, a miniature tree (bonsai) nursery and a meeting hall where a movie telling the story of the establishment of the site is screened.

Openning hours:
November-March 10:00-18:00
April 10:00-20:00
May-June 10:00-21:00
July-August 10:00-22:00
September-October 10:00-20:00
Friday 10:00-14:00

Tel.08-9130000
www.minisrael.co.il

The New Holocaust History Museum
The new Holocaust History Museum at Yad Vashem is four times the size of the original historical museum it replaced. The new museum spans some 4,200 square meters.
Throughout the new museum an emphasis has been placed on presenting the history of the Holocaust from a human perspective - featuring approximately 90 personal stories from the point of view of the Jews
The new museum makes revolutionary use of multimedia presentation to present the historical narrative together with the personal stories. There are two presentations of video art - the 'Jewish World' before the Holocaust by Michal Rovner at the beginning of the museum, and the 'Epilogue' by Uri Tzaig.
Over 600 photographs of victims and fragments of Pages of Testimony feature in the new Hall of Names.

Sunday to Thursday 9:00 - 17:00, entrance permitted until 16:00. Fridays and Holiday Eves 9:00 - 14:00, entrance permitted until 13:00. Closed on Saturday and all Jewish Holidays 02-644-3400 , 02-644-3443
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David's Citadel Museum ( Tower of David )
Set in the magnificently restored ancient Citadel first constructed 2,000 years ago by Herod the Great, the Tower of David Museum traces Jerusalem's long and eventful history through state-of-the-art displays and exhibits utilizing the most advanced technologies.
Canaanites and Hebrews, Greeks and Romans, Crusaders, Muslims, Turks, British, and Israelis are richly presented and seek harmony within the age-old walls.
The panoramic route along the Citadel towers with its most breathtaking views of the city and the lush archaelogical gardens, all add to an experience you will cherish.

Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:00 and 12:00 noon, special stories about Jerusalem at the time of the Middle ages. Guided tours in English - Monday - Friday 11:00. Museum open - Monday - Wednesday 10:00 - 16:00, Thursday 10:00 - 20:00, Friday and Saturday - 10:00 - 14:00. Jaffa Gate. Tel - 02-6265333.

The Tunnels of Time in the Ophel Park

The Archaeological Park of Jerusalem is located at the foot of the southern wall of the Temple Mount and exhibits the most exciting remnants found in Jerusalem from the Second Temple Period. Above Herodian Street, next to the parking lot, a pile of enormous stones commemorates the destruction of the Second Temple.
Above the road stands the Robinson Arch, named after the famous researcher Edward Robinson, who first discovered it in 1852.

Impressive structures of the Hasmonean and Byzantine periods include ruins of the palaces from the first Islamic period, the ancient City of David, and the mighty towers built by the powerful Sultans.

A new mini-museum called the Wolfson Tunnel displays ruins from the Second Temple Period, the Late Roman Period, the Byzantine Period, the Ancient Islamic Period and more.
The impressive lobby prepares the visitor for the unique three-dimensional visual experience displayed at the Davidson Visitor’s Center.
Descending the ramps of the different ancient periods provides a journey through two thousand years of history.

The most impressive exhibit is the interactive-virtual model of the Temple Mount, activated by a super-computer, which illustrates the Second Temple Period. This film documents 150 years of the Temple Mount area’s excavation and uses the most modern animation to depict the Pilgrimage to the Temple.
After your experience at the Archeological Park, the walls of Jerusalem will never look the same.

Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem
The only museum in the world displaying the history of the biblical period in the various lands of the Bible.

The Museum is a center for cultural and educational programming. It is the only museum in the world displaying the history of the biblical period in the various lands of the Bible. The museum has produced numerous outstanding special exhibitions such as ''The Jewish Presence in Ancient Rome'' which marked the first cultural exchange between the Vatican and State of Israel following the opening of diplomatic relations. And, in 1996 the Museum presented ''Jerusalem – A Capital For All Times; Royal Cities of the Biblical World'' as the primary exhibition for the Jerusalem 3,000 celebrations, and brought record breaking crowds into the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna as the first stop on its international tour.
Daily guided tours for adults Sun - Fri: English - 10:15, Hebrew - 11:00,
plus Wednesdays: English - 17:30, Hebrew -18:00. Groups by advance reservation.
Sun. Mon. Tues. Thurs. 09:30-17:30 Wed. 9:30-21:30
Fri.Holidays eves 09:30-14:00
02-5611066 , 02-5638228

Herzl Tomb and the Herzl Museum

The Herzl Museum is located on Mt. Herzl in Jerusalem, beside the graves of the leaders of the nation.
The museum, which was founded in 1960, a century after the birth of Theodor Herzl, has been renovated and updated, and now uses state-of-the-art simulations to take the visitor back in time to the various periods in Herzl's life.
Another section of the museum presents a re-creation of Herzl's study with some of the actual furnishings and papers it contained.
Tel: (02) 643-3266

Bloomfield Science Museum

Recommended for children and youth; also enjoyable for adults.
It is a new and modern museum with innovative and sophisticated exhibits that illustrate different scientific areas.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10:00 - 18:00. Saturday 10:00 - 15:00.
Closed on Sunday and Friday. Tel: 02-5618128

Tisch Family Biblical Zoo
An imaginatively landscaped zoo on 62 acres built among mountains and surrounded by stunning views. A central lake surrounds monkey islands. Visitors can view a wide range of animals in spacious enclosures without bars, including species mentioned in the Bible and rare or endangered species. Small animals from desert to rainforest, a huge aviary, Bibleland Wildlife Preserve, and African and South American enclosures. New attractions : beautiful penguin exhibit, computerized Visitors Center in Noah's Ark, beautiful Lemur land and fascinating Birdwatchers Route. For children: Zoo train (not on Saturday and public holidays), children's zoo, ecological maze and large playground.

Open Sunday - Thursday 09:00 - 19:30, Friday 09:00 - 16:30, Saturday 10:00 - 18:00. Near Malcha Mall.
Tel - 02-6750130, 6750125, 6750111.

The Jerusalem Botanical Garden

The Jerusalem Botanical Gardens comprises more than six thousand plant species, which were brought to Israel from all over the world and are being preserved for the benefit and enjoyment of the public. The plants are displayed in six sections, each designed to create a miniature landscape of the region of origin of the plants. The Gardens also boasts a tropical greenhouse in the name of Florence Dvorsky, which contains a wide variety of plants from tropical regions. The University Botanical Gardens operates enrichment programs for school children - from kindergarten to secondary school - on numerous and diverse subjects dealing with nature and preservation of the environment.
Sunday to Thursday 09:00 -17:00, Saturdays 10:00 - 17:00, 02-6794012

Time Elevator
Journey through an exiting presentation of 3000 years of Jerusalem's history. Beit Agron, 37 Hillel St. Tel - 02-6348381.

The L.A. Mayer Museum of Islamic Art

Museum of Islamic art - a collection of Jewish miniatures, arts, tools and weapons from Islamic lands.
The museum was opened in memory of Prof. L.A. Mayer, an important Islamic art and archeology scholar. The museum represents a culture that has been forming for over one thousand years and has spread over several continents. The display includes miniature artware made from clay, glass, wood, ivory and also metalware, jewelry, caligraphy and miniatures.
The display is set in a didactic order, allowing one to follow the evolution of Islamic art from its start to the 19th century.

2 Ha-Palmach St.
Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 10:00 - 15:00. Tuesday 10:00 -18:00. Friday, Saturday, holiday eves and holidays 10:00 - 14:00
02-5661292 , 02-5619802

Natural History Museum Exhibition of Natural Sciences and the Human Body. Open August, Sunday, Tuesday 09:00 - 15:00, Monday and Wednesday 09:00 - 18:00, Saturday 10:00 - 14:00. Mohliver st., Tel - 02-5631116

Montefiore's Windmill
Miniature model of the Yemin Moshe neighborhood at the time of Montefiore. Open - Sunday - Thursday 09:00 - 16:00, Friday 09:00 - 13:00. Tel - 02-6730003

Jerusalem Mall - Malcha
Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, at 18:00, performances and workshops especially for children. Tel - 02-6791333

Shai Agnon House
This is the two-storey house where Nobel prize-winning author S.Y. Agnon resided.
On the ground floor, the living room has been preserved.
Its character teaches us about the modesty and simplicity that typified Agnon’s family life. The other rooms in the house feature exhibits of photographs, paintings, and other items.
Agnon’s study, with its extensive and unique library containing thousands of books, is on the second floor. Various items that belonged to Agnon are also exhibited here, including the typewriter on which his wife Esther typed his stories from his handwriting.
The room beside the library contains, among other things, Agnon’s Nobel Prize and Israel Prize certificates. Study days, lectures, and workshops are held in the reading room, and tours in Jerusalem on the theme of Agnon and his works are organized.
Address: 16 Klausner, Talpiot, Jerusalem Tel. (02) 671-6498

Museum of Italian Jewish Art
Housed in the former Schmidt Compound's building in the heart of Jerusalem, the U. Nahon Museum of Italian Jewish Art is one of Jerusalem's most precious possessions.
Founded in 1981, it was set up to collect, preserve and display objects pertaining to Jewish life in Italy from the Middle Ages through to the present. In addition to the permanent collection, a number of temporary exhibits are held throughout the year covering a wide range of topics related to Italian Jewry, as well as conferences, concerts and guided tours suitable for all ages and interests.
In the past few years, thanks to extensive media coverage and hard work, the number of visitors has grown steadily. The museum's opening hours were increased accordingly. An average of forty thousand people now visit the Museum each year. Approximately ten thousand of these are pupils; the others come in organized groups both from Israel and abroad.

Sun, Tue, Wed: 9am-5pm Mon: 9am-2pm Thurs, Fri: 9am-1pm Closed on Shabbat and Jewish Holidays 02-6241610 / 02-6253480

Tours

Western Wall Tunnels Tour: 488 meters of history. Individual and group tours by prior arrangement only. Tel 02-6271333. Fee.

Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum: Free guided tours in English. Historical Museum, Hall or Remembrance and children's Memorial. Open Sunday - Thursday 09:00 - 17:00, Friday 09:00 - 14:00. Tel.: 02-6443400

The City of David Visitors Centre: Tours of the City of David - Jerusalem, First Temple period. Tel 02-6262341,

The Knesset - The Israeli Parliament: Free guided tours of the Knesset Building. Tel 02-6753420. Every Sunday, Thursday : 08:30-14:30. Advance booking only. Passport required.

The Supreme Court: Free guided tours in English. Sun-Thurs.:12:00 Tel. 02-6759612/3

The University Botanical Gardens: Guided tour in English. Fee. Tue.: 11:00.(upon request).Tel. 02-6794012/3

SPNI. Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel: Tours to special places in Jerusalem ( fee ). Helene Hamalka St., Tel - 02-6257682