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The Old City Jerusalem   Jerusalem

The Old City Jerusalem, Jerusalem

 26 Reviews   Queen Helen Coptic Orthodox church is located near the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. It includes one of the ancient sights in Jerusalem. It's a cistern (a water well). It was hewn in the rock and... 

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Walks & Tours Guides   Tel Aviv-Yafo

Walks & Tours Guides, Tel Aviv-Yafo

 7 Reviews  There was famous Israeli writer and painter named Nahum Gutman, who grew up in Tel-Aviv. In his books he described the life in the city which was several years old at the time. One of his books was... 

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Timna Park   Eilat

Timna Park, Eilat

 6 Reviews  Timna park to my opinion is not Off the beaten but Must see activity. A lot of people come to Eilat to relax and enjoy the sea and the beaches and they forget that there is also beautiful nature... 

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Vadi Nisnas   Haifa

Vadi Nisnas, Haifa

 4 Reviews  Begin your tour of Wadi NisNas at the entrance sign, put there in three languages, Hebrew, Arabic and English the two official languges of Israel and the third "unofficial".... This second picture... 

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Outside the Wall   Jerusalem

Outside the Wall, Jerusalem

 56 Reviews  This threatening warnings mark the entrance of the ultra-orthodox neighborhood of Mea Shearim. "To girls and women we beg with our all hearts: Please do not pass through our neighborhood with immodest... 

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Museums   Tel Aviv-Yafo

Museums, Tel Aviv-Yafo

 6 Reviews  A large variety of personal works and a fascinating art collection located on the 3rd floor of the artist’s residence in abuilding from 1740 in Old Yafo which was an inn used by Jewish pilgrims... 

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Day Activities   Eilat

Day Activities, Eilat

 3 Reviews  A little known place not far from Eilat offer you a great view of a flock of 300-400 flamingos. Instead of going all the way to Africa, these flamingos stay here all year round. To get here, you need... 

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Rosh Ha'Nikra   Haifa

Rosh Ha'Nikra, Haifa

 3 Reviews  Just by the Israel - Lebanon border (which is closed) are the caves and white cliffs of Rosh HaNikra. It is a beautiful place by the Mediterranean Sea. The caves have been carved out of the rock by... 

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Outside the City   Jerusalem

Outside the City, Jerusalem

 14 Reviews  Masada is a fortress in the judean desert situated on a hill looking at the dead sea. This place was the scene of the final judean resistance against the roman army. The last 967 people remaining in... 

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Safari in the middle of the city!   Tel Aviv-Yafo

Safari in the middle of the city!, Tel Aviv-Yafo

 2 Reviews  The Tel-Aviv Zoo is the biggest in Israel. Only, it's not really in Tel-Aviv, it is located in Ramat-Gan. The zoo has two parts, the regular zoo where you walk around and the animals are enclosed and... 

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Beaches   Eilat

Beaches, Eilat

 3 Reviews  ...who doesn't like the beach life???sun, surf, snorkelling, scuba diving in the red sea??Nice cold beer to top off the day's activities??...However, Eilat, like most tourist areas in and around the... 

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Akko (Acre)   Haifa

Akko (Acre), Haifa

 4 Reviews  A spice shop in the old city of Acco on the northern tip of Haifa Bay. This shop, one of many in the old Turkish bazaar, is packed with all kinds of exotic spices, coffee, and much more... 

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Model of Old Jerusalem   Jerusalem

Model of Old Jerusalem, Jerusalem

 2 Reviews  This model has since been moved to the Israel Museum...... If you plan on visiting the "City Of David", the oldest part of the city of Jerusalem (this is not the walled city familiar to us today),... 

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Israel Army Museum   Tel Aviv-Yafo

Israel Army Museum, Tel Aviv-Yafo

 1 Review  The museum is situated on the old railway station in Yaffo. With the help of films, maps, photos, historical documents and other exhibits it presents the history of Israel Army (IDF) from the first... 

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Dead Sea   Eilat

Dead Sea, Eilat

 2 Reviews  The dead sea is an attraction In israel and in the world , becuase of the salty water that makes you float on your back and also because it is the lowest place on earth. This is not too close to Eilat... 

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Mount Carmel Area   Haifa

Mount Carmel Area, Haifa

 7 Reviews  Yes Kaiser Wilhelm the II of Germany visited back in 1898, this was a new piece of history for me. The object of their visit was to see the "German Colony" which you can still see the remnants of at... 

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Tel Aviv Markets   Tel Aviv-Yafo

Tel Aviv Markets, Tel Aviv-Yafo

 2 Reviews  A good and inexpensive place to buy a used book in several languages. I travel several hundred kilometers to purchase here and if you buy in quantity like I do you also get an extra discount between... 

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Massada   Eilat

Massada, Eilat

 2 Reviews  Masada is a symbol for us the jews for courage. Massada is a fortress that is very close to the dead sea (you can combine both of them) and from Massada you can see the amazing view of the dead sea... 

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Sculptures Garden   Haifa

Sculptures Garden, Haifa

 2 Reviews  Or as it is called in hebrew - Gan Hapsalim. A small garden with beautifull bronze sculptures, with a great view of the harbor. On Shderot Hatzionut, one bus stop uphill from the midle enterance to... 

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Old Jaffa   Tel Aviv-Yafo

Old Jaffa, Tel Aviv-Yafo

 2 Reviews   The old part of Jaffa is full of little streets with passages with arches, flowers everywhere, and a different construction to its neighbour the new city of Tel Aviv. I guess this is what it makes... 

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Beit Shearim   Haifa

Beit Shearim, Haifa

 1 Review  Beit Shearim is located a few kilometers east of Haifa, just on the other side of the Carmel mountain. There used to be a Jewish village here in Roman times and some of most eminent figures from these... 

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Opera Tower   Tel Aviv-Yafo

Opera Tower, Tel Aviv-Yafo

 1 Review   Close to the promenade, we saw it on our way from the hotel to Jaffa, but is quiet visible from our hotel. There are many shops there, but also is a hotel. The different buildings in the area were... 

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Atlit   Haifa

Atlit, Haifa

 1 Review  The Crusaders' castle in the town of Atlit, about 10 km south of Haifa. The castle is not acccesible to the public. The main site in Atlit are the camps were the British kept the Jewish immigrants... 

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Tel-Aviv's Weekend Market   Tel Aviv-Yafo

Tel-Aviv's Weekend Market, Tel Aviv-Yafo

 1 Review  The advert says "Like New York, London, Amsterdam, now in Tel-Aviv". Well I can't compare to these other places as I have only been to the one in Tel-Aviv. When I went there recently, I was surprised... 

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Stela Maris church and monastery   Haifa

Stela Maris church and monastery, Haifa

 3 Reviews  The little St. John Chapel near Stella Maris. In Stella Maris you'll find a little church with some local archeological finds. Across the street from the church, you have fields stretching down the... 

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Megiddo-Armageddon

by Kuznetsov_Sergey

In apocalyptic literature, Mount Megiddo, the hill overlooking the Kishon River valley is identified as the site of the final battle between the forces of good and evil at the end of time, known as Armageddon (mentioned in the New Testament in Revelation).The word Armageddon comes from Hebrew har məgiddô, meaning "Mountain of Megiddo or "place surrounded by hills". Megiddo was the location of many decisive battles in ancient times. The town Megiddo is approximately 40 km west of the southern tip of the Sea of Galilee (or Lake Tiberias to the Romans).It is located 15 km south-west of Nazareth.

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Ramat Rachel

by Kuznetsov_Sergey

Ramat Rachel is a kibbutz located south of Jerusalem, as an enclave within Jerusalem's municipal boundaries. Overlooking Bethlehem and Rachel's Tomb and situated within the Green Line.East of the road which links Bethlehem to Jerusalem, a hill of obvious strategic importance commands a panoramic view southwards over the city and beyond. Kibbutz Ramat Rachel, located atop this hill, has a bird's eye view of the Bethlehem - Jerusalem road.

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Belvoir Crusader Fortress

by Bregman

There are plenty of crusaders relics in Israel. This fortress is one of the better looking ones. The Hebrew name is Kokhav Ha'Yarden (the Star of Jordan). The Arabic name is "Kaukab al-Hawa" (the Star of Winds). When you visit here and stand at the top, overlooking the Jordan valley, you'll understand both names. You will also see why it was called "Belvoir" (Fair View) by the crusaders.

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"The Israel Trail" ("Shvil Yisrael")

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How long does it take take to cross Israel all the way from north to south? Less than one day if you are driving (a distance of about 470 km). But there is another way, an 850 km-long hiking trail from the northern end of Israel (Tel Dan) to its southern end (Eilat).There are many well-marked nature trails all over Israel. The "Israel Trail" project ("Shvil Yisrael") undertook to incorporate many of the existing trails, plus new ones, into a unique continuous trail, crossing the whole country and including some of the best views and some of the most interesting sites. Many different landscapes, mountains, fields and meadows, rocks and deserts, springs and flowing streams, archeological sites, all of these can be seen along the trail. And the great advantage is that you get to appreciate the true nature of the land. Hiking the Israel Trail is a hike through history. You can feel the...

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For those who like hiking

by leffe3

For those who like hiking, the Jerusalem Post produced a great book in English with approx 25 walks, from simple one hour ones through to 15kms circulars. Although written back in 1991, many of the walks are still current and are easily traced (although because of the current security situation, the walks in the Judaean desert/hills to the east of Jerusalem are not a good idea). Walks are also categorised in terms of ease (or difficulty!) and approx length. Readily available in book shops, I have used it a lot, particularly in the Golan Heights and the Galillee region. Chances are you'll meet very few people, particularly on the longer hikes (except at the beginning or where the track takes you to past a more popular spot). Some of these walks really do take you off the beaten path.Images are from the El Al walk in the Golan Heights - a 15kms hike through the south-eastern Golan Heights....

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Utopia - Orchid Park

by ophiro

Utopia is an orchid park near Hadera / Netanya and Bet lid junction on a kibbutz called Bachan.You can find here orchids , winged animals for children , butterflies.The park is open from 8:00 to 17:00 during the week.A ticket will cost 50 nis.

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Parrots Ranch

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The parrots ranch is located in Kefar Hess , in the middle of the Sharon , close to Kefar Saba and Raanana (on Route 4).Inside the ranch you will find a big room with parrots , other animals to feed and to pet.This is a place mainly for children but even adult people will enjoy holding a parrot.Entrance will cost 25 nis for an adult and 35 for a children (not a mistake here).The place is open from 10:00 to 16:00 during the week but on friday 10:00-15:00 and saturday 10:00-17:00.If you want a parrot you can also buy here.

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Tel-Aviv: Reuben Reuben Museum

by nelro

a small art gallery with art from israeli artist reuben reuben. has some very nice pictures, and very low entrance fee. you can see the development in reuben's work: from his early work, to his later work.

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Kokhav Ha-Shakar Nature Reserve

by DovoftheGalilee

Located in the region of Samaria or the 'West Bank' for the media fed person lies a wonderful unobstructed view of the Jordan Valley, the hills of the Shomron and a distant view of the Dok Fortress over hanging the city of Jericho.To get to this shangri -la take highway 1 out of Jerusalem heading west towards Jericho. At Ma'ale Adumim Junction make a left, this is highway 458 and it will take you to the turn off for the nature reserve.As always caution and discretion should be used in this region and under no circumstances should you be in this area after dark.

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BethEl Beit El Bet El Bethel

by DovoftheGalilee

There are two Beit El's today- the biblical place located in the now Arab village Beitin and the Jewish settlement across the valley that was incorporated in 1977. The pictues here are from the settlement which also lies on historic grounds. It should be understood that each location is approachable but it should be tackeld with a guide who knows the areas and protocol for the region.The importance of Beth El can be found in Genesis 35 1 Then God said to Jacob, "Go up to Bethel and settle there, and build an altar there to God, who appeared to you when you were fleeing from your brother Esau." 2 So Jacob said to his household and to all who were with him, "Get rid of the foreign gods you have with you, and purify yourselves and change your clothes. 3 Then come, let us go up to Bethel, where I will build an altar to God, who answered me in the day of my distress and who has been with me...

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