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Attractions in Israel

3000 years of history have left their mark! Israel is overflowing with historical and religious sites of great importance, together with stunning nature reserves, museums for all interests and plenty of ideas to keep children busy and entertained.

Attraction features

		Indulge in green tourism at Israel's landfill turned park By Haaretz Service The 2,000-acre Tel Aviv park will include picnic spots, hiking routes and a recycling plant. Tags: Israel attractions, Israel travel

		In footsteps of Dylan and Seinfeld: Kibbutz volunteering is back Vivi Kalman For many, a stay on a kibbutz has again come to be viewed as the uniquely Israeli style of travel. Tags: Israel News, Israel travel, kibbutz

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Attractions

		Isifiya and Daliat El Carmel The Druze village of Isfiya is located on the top of the Carmel Mountain commanding a panoramic view of the surrounding green hills. The village has a rich tradition of openness, hospitality, and warmth that is characteristic of... Tags: Israel travel, Galilee and Golan

		The Tefen Industrial Park Tefen is one of four industrial parks established by the industrialist Stef Wertheimer in an effort to create a place that links industry with art and promotes creativity in all its forms. Tags: The Tefen Industrial Park, Galilee and Golan

		The Ramparts Walk The Ramparts Walk is a promenade along the walls of the Old City, from which there is a view of large portions of the Old City and of western Jerusalem. Tags: Israel travel, The Ramparts Walk

		Bible Lands Museum The Bible Lands Museum, located near the Israel Museum in Jerusalem, exhibits antiquities from various Middle Eastern cultures mentioned in the Bible, from Egypt eastwards across the Fertile Crescent to Afghanistan, and from... Tags: Bible Lands Museum, Jerusalem, Israel travel

		Erets Israel Museum The Erets Israel Museum is a multidisciplinary museum located in a park housing pavilions representing artifacts from ancient cultures in Israel. Tags: Israel travel, Tel Aviv, Israel attractions

		Mini Israel The amazing variety that is Israel is nowhere better revealed than at Mini Israel. Along its paths, shaped like a Star of David, over 350 intricate, hand-crafted, true-to-life scale models depict the country's best known sites... Tags: Jerusalem, Mini Israel, Israel travel

		The Babylonian Jewry Museum The museum presents chapters in the history of the Jews of Babylon over a period of 2700 years, from the time of their exile from the Land of Israel (721-586 BCE) until their return to the State of Israel by Operation "Ezra and... Tags: Israel travel, The Babylonian Jewry Museum

		The Tomb of Maimonides Maimonides' tomb, located in central Tiberias, has become one of the most important Jewish pilgrimage sites in Israel. Tags: Israel attractions, The Tomb of Maimonides

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		Hotels >> Eilat - a hot spot for the young, with or without a hotel room By Yuval Azoulay The tourism capital of Israel has 12,000 hotel rooms, most of which are taken Tags: Eilat beach, Eilat hotels, Israel travel

		Restaurants >> Top five hummus joints in Tel Aviv By Matan Abramovitch, City Mouse Online Whether you like this Middle Eastern delicacy warm or cold, smooth, or with whole chickpeas, here is the... Tags: Israel travel, Israel restaurants, Tel Aviv

		Shops >> Israeli markets not short of a bargain or two By Hannah Glass, The Honey and City Mouse Online From vast arrays of fruit and vegetables to beautiful displays of arts and crafts, the country's markets... Tags: food, Israel shops, markets, Israel travel

		Attractions >> Top alternative hangouts in Tel Aviv By Hannah Glass Tel Aviv offers an exciting array of complimentary art and culture for those who prefer less mainstream. Tags: Israel travel, Israel attractions

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