Jerusalem hosts all kinds of museums, among them some beautiful places to see fine art and some of Jerusalem’s art museums are located in the most exciting sites and fine architecture of old, full of character locations and buildings. See also Jerusalem’s Museums. The richest museum in Jerusalem (and in Israel in … Read more
A unique camping experience – family size Indian wigwams in the heart of the Golan Heights. Children will love it here. In Avnei Eitan in Southern Golan, there’s an upscale Indian village and yurt campsite where visitors can detach themselves from the everyday rat race and connect to nature while discovering the … Read more
Zuba is a kibbutz in the Jerusalem Hills, that has turned itself into a family friendly entertainment mecca. Kift Zuba (or Kif Tzuba, which means “fun at Zuba”) is an outdoor amusement park for kids of all ages and families. With the Jerusalem Hills providing as a breathtaking backdrop, the kids can … Read more
The Hebrew University Jerusalem Botanical Garden is a hidden paradise not well known amongst locals nor amongst visitors. The Jerusalem Botanical Garden is located near the university’s Givat Ram Campus and not far from the Children Science Museum. In the gardens, you can find a very large (in Israeli terms) garden that … Read more
Jerusalem’s Muslim Quarter – multiculturalism for all the senses Sights, sounds, smells and tastes – a walk through the Muslim Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem is a multicultural experience for all the senses. The Muslim Quarter is located on the northeast side of the Old City of Jerusalem. Home to … Read more
For those who are interested in religion in history, Israel is definitely the place to go, especially on the capital Jerusalem. Mount Zion is a hill situated just outside Jerusalem’s Old City, so it provides stunning and unique sights of the city. An important place for Christians, Jews, and Muslims, Mount Zion … Read more
Towards the northern part of the Golan there are two quite dramatic hills – not incredibly high but very prominent and standing out in the terrain. Mount Avital is closed to the public, but Mount Bental is accessible. The site of one of the most dramatic battles in Israel’s history Mount Bental … Read more
Nimrod’s Fortress is located high over the Golan towards Mount Hermon. This Mameluk fortress is an amazing place to explore – find the secret passage and take in the stunning views, especially at sunset. It is the largest existing Crusader-era castle or fortress in all of Israel. Its location is quite strategic, … Read more
Who would have thought that there’s a natural formation — in this case, a stalactite cave — near a city capital? Here in Jerusalem, one of the special sites near to it is the Stalactites Cave. Also known as Avshalom’s Caves or Soreq Cave, the Stalactite Cave was discovered quite by chance … Read more
Sharing a common entrance (and entrance ticket) with Gangaroo is Sachne – no less interesting, but, a completely different experience — beautiful pools and streams. Sachne is a series of natural pools fed by hot springs and a stream with mini-water falls and a (non-operational) mill. Although the water is warm (28c), it … Read more