Israel

The Begin Museum tells the life story of 6th Prime Minister of Israel Menachem Begin. The exhibits explore Begin’s childhood in Poland, his years as the commander of the Irgun, …

The Museum of Underground Prisoners is located in Jerusalem where the central prison during the British Mandate. The building was originally the “Russian Women Pilgrims Hostel,” built in the 1860’s …

The Knesset is the Israeli parliament and his located in Jerusalem. It is located near the Supreme Court of Israel. The term “Knesset” is derived from the ancient Knesset HaGdola …

Jason’s Tomb is a Second Temple Period rock-cut tomb dating to the the Hasmonean dynasty. It was discovered in Rehavia neighborhood in Jerusalem on Alfasi Street in 1956.

The Jerusalem Trail is an optional addition to the Israel National Trail which passes through many points in Jerusalem and its outskirts. It combines cultural and historical places with national …

Montefiore’s Windmill was one of the first Jerusalem landmarks to be built outside the Old City walls. The windmill was built by and named for Sir Moses Montefiore, a British …

The Roman Plaza Museum is located on the remains of the Roman plaza at the entrance of Aelia Capitolina. Today, this gate stands under the Damascus Gate when entering Old …

The Isaak Kaplan Old Yishuv Court Museum tells the story of the inhabitants of the Old Yishuv, displayed through their original belongings, objects, and tools. It also tells of the …

The Little Western Wall, also known as HaKotel HaKatan, is a Jewish religious site located in the Muslim Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem. While the famous section of …

Jewish Quarter Defender’s Memorial features rare images which capture the last days before the fall of the Jewish Quarter. Photographer John Phillips, a photographer from Life Magazine, arrived in the …