West JerUSAlem
Visitors tend to focus, naturally enough, on the historical and religious sights in the Old City, on the eastern side of town; but West JerUSAlem houses the nation's institutions, is the repository for its collective memory, and—together with Downtown—gives more insight into contemporary life in Israel's largest city. The world-class Israel Museum and the Yad Vashem Holocaust museum are located here, as well as poignant Mount Herzl and the picturesque neighborhood of Ein Kerem. These attractions, which are spread out over a number of West JerUSAlem neighborhoods, are most easily accessed by car or by a combination of buses, light-rail, and short cab rides.
POINTS OF INTEREST
Tisch Family Zoological Gardens
Spread over a scenic 62-acre ridge among Jerusalem's hilly southern neighborhoods, this zoo has many of the usual species that…
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The considerable and diverse artistic achievements of Islamic culture are what this small museum is all about. Its rich collections—ceramics,…
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Marc Chagall's vibrant stained-glass windows are the jewels in the crown of Hadassah Hospital's huge Ein Kerem campus. When the…
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