-
Ecce Homo Convent of the Sisters of Zion
This convent is named for the Ecce Homo arch that crosses the Via Dolorosa outside. The arch (part of which has been enveloped by the wall of the convent) was at one time thought to be the gate of Herod’s Antonia Fortress and therefore believed to be the spot that Pontius Pilate to
-
Ticho House
The grand stone edifice surrounded by a lush garden of pine trees and roses, now called the Ticho House , was originally built in the late 19th century by an Arab dignitary. It was purchased in 1924 by Dr Abraham Ticho, an Austrian-born ophthalmologist who ran the mansion as an eye
-
Time Elevator
If you prefer to have your history delivered to you in a Disney-type format, check out the Time Elevator, a cross between a museum, a theatre and a carnival ride. Once inside, spectators are jolted around in their seats along with the on-screen action as Chaim Topol (one-time star
-
Our Lady of the Ark of the Covenant
The church was built in 1924 and is a local landmark, with its statue of Mary carrying the baby Jesus. It belongs to the French Sisters of St Joseph of the Apparition, and they believe that it stands on the site of Abinadab’s house, where the Ark was kept (I Samuel 7:1). The church
-
Herodian Quarter Museum
Descending from the ticket office to this archaeological site demonstrates how many layers have been added to the city over the centuries – the remains of the three palatial Herodian-era villas on display are 3m below the present-day street. Built on the slope of a hill facing Temp
-
Heichal Shlomo
The seat of the Chief Rabbinate of Israel, this vast complex was designed in the 1950s and styled along the lines of Solomon’s Temple – Heichal Shlomo literally means ‘Solomon’s Mansion’. Check out the semicircular balcony, intended for the use of the Chief Rabbi as he addressed th
-
Sidreh – Lakiya Negev Weaving
Located in the Bedouin village of Lakiya, about 6km north of Be’er Sheva off Rte 31, this centre was established in 1991 as an income-generating project for Bedouin women living in villages in the Negev, providing them with an opportunity to develop the tradition of spinning and we
-
IDF History Museum
Thirteen pavilions and sheds in the old Jaffa railway station complex now house tanks, armoured fighting vehicles, anti-aircraft guns, rifles and machine guns used by the IDF since its establishment in 1948. Most kids seem to love clamouring over the vehicles, but the lack of signa
-
Apollonia National Park
This picturesque coastal park contains the ruins of a Crusader castle that becomes the venue for open-air concerts during summer weekends. There are some stunning views out over the Mediterranean and nearby you can see the remains of a Roman villa and the well-kept 13th-century Sid
-
Israeli Air Force Museum
Set in the Hatzerim Israeli Air Force (IAF) base, this outdoor museum displays more than 100 aircraft including Spitfires, Phantoms, Hawkeyes and Cobra helicopters. First opened in 1977, it was closed at the time of research for a major renovation. It will levy an admission charge
-
Caesarea Experience
The parks visitor centre, aka the Caesarea Experience, is on the harbours jetty. Inside, a 10-minute film (available in seven languages) presents an excellent historical overview of Caesareas eventful history; its shown in English twice an hour (hourly on the hour on Saturday). A s
-
Shrine of Abu Ibrahim
This square little building, fronted with Jerusalem stone and topped with a small red dome, is the Shrine of Abu Ibrahim, in whom the Druze believe the soul of Elijah was reincarnated. Both men and women must be modestly dressed, including long sleeves, and must remove their shoes.
-
Latrun Armored Corps Museum
Given the fact that Israel has been in almost constant armed conflict since its birth, it’s not surprising to learn that the Latrun Armored Corps Museum is one of the largest of its kind in the world. The main building was originally built by the British as a fortress to safeguard
-
Mony Wines
About 4km up the road from Kibbutz Tzora is Mony Wines , founded by the Artul family, Arab-Christians who have leased the land from the neighbouring Deir Raffat Catholic Monastery. The wine cellars here were carved out 125 years ago by the church clergy. A small shop sells Mony’s k
-
Shivta
The most isolated of the Nabataean towns, Shivta was founded during the early Roman period (1st century BCE). Its ruins date from the Byzantine period (4th to 7th centuries CE), when Shivta was an important stop on the caravan route between Egypt and Anatolia. They include churches
-
Herodian Amphitheatre & Bathhouse
Chariot races and bloody gladiatorial contests in which prisoners and slaves battled lions and crocodiles were held in the 10,000-seat amphitheatre (aka the hippodrome and the circus), the 250m-long dirt plaza between the harbour and the Promontory Palace. Because the chariots tend
-
Church of St John the Baptist
The blue-and-white interior of the Franciscan-owned Church of St John is reminiscent of European churches – not surprising, as it was funded and built by the Spanish monarchy in 1674. The paintings are by Spanish artists and there is a royal coat of arms above the entrance. Towards
-
Haganah Museum
Splendidly located on Rothschild Blvd, this museum chronicles the formation and activities of the Haganah, the paramilitary organisation that was the forerunner of today’s Israel Defence Forces (IDF). A civilian guerrilla force protecting Jewish farms and kibbutzim from attack in t
-
Carmel Market
Squeezed between the dishevelled streets of the Yemenite Quarter and the pedestrianised section of Nahalat Binyamin St, Tel Avivs busiest street market is, in many ways, the heart of the city. The total opposite of the characterless air-conditioned shopping malls and supermarkets f
-
St Stephen’s Gate (Lions Gate)
This is the gate that gives access to the Mount of Olives and Gethsemane. It is also where, from their positions on that biblically famed hillside, Israeli paratroopers fought their way into the Old City on 7 June 1967. Although originally called Bab al-Ghor (Jordan Valley Gate), i
Total
444 -travel
FirstPage PreviousPage NextPage LastPage CurrentPage:
14/23 20-travel/Page GoTo Page:
