www.time-elevator.co.il Beit Agron, 37 Hillel St. (02) 6248381 So, it’s hot or rainy, depending when you’re in Israel. You’re in downtown Jerusalem and it’s too early for dinner, too late for lunch, you have a study break, or you are just lucky to be wandering around by yourself or with a friend or two. Duck [...]
Don’t be afraid to sing as you hike your way through Jerusalem’s 2,700 year-old ancient water tunnels. Built in 700 BCE, the water tunnels stretch for 600 yards (550m) and were used to channel water from the Gihon Spring to the Siloam Pool. According to the Torah, King Hezekiah attempted to protect Jerusalem’s water supply [...]
Bright, whimsical billboards line the road side just below the entrance to the Western Wall lies one of Jerusalem’s most exciting archeological parks called City of David. Here you will discover the remains of the first Jewish capital built by King David in 1004BCE. This project was established in 1978 and so far 25 layers [...]
While you’re in Jerusalem, take an hour for yourselves or with your kids and enter Jaffa Gate for the Ramparts Walk. It’s cheap and easy and you generally don’t need to book ahead. There’s usually someone standing there near a sign who will take your money for tickets. The walk itself is safe and self [...]
Beside Jaffa Gate (02-626-5310) www.towerofdavid.org.il This is a fabulous museum literally steps from the entrance of Jaffa Gate. Housed in the ancient city’s Citadel, this Herodian fortress offers permanent exhibits of Jerusalem’s ancient history as well as special activities and exhibits for children. I recently discovered an 1872 model of the Old City on the [...]
www.towerof david.org.il/English/night spectacular History of Jerusalem Museum – Tower of David Beside Jaffa Gate It is my personal mission to see every sound and light show anywhere I can. This is one of the best sound and light shows anywhere, including Disney World. It is breathtaking and staged outside the Tower of David museum’s courtyard [...]
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