Page 23 - Discover Israel Magazine - UK edition 2017

Beyond the walls of Jerusalem’s Old City, a city
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The Tower of David
Also known as the David Citadel, home
to the history of Jerusalem. Located near
the Jaffa Gate, it is the historic entrance
to the Old City. The Museum presents
Jerusalem’s story and details the major
events in its history beginning with the
first evidence of a city in Jerusalem in
the second millennium BCE, until the
city became the capital of the State of
Israel, as well as its significance to three features the most extensive holdings
religions. The permanent exhibition
illustrates the city’s history along the
axis of time using myriad methods and
includes explanations in Hebrew, Arabic
and English.
The Markets
Jerusalem comprises of a vast array
of markets, each as colourful as the
next with sights, smells and sounds
that overwhelm the senses. From fruits
and vegetables, juices, all manner of
delicious freshly baked goods, carpets
and jewellery, Jerusalem’s markets are
THE place to gauge the heartbeat of
this intoxicating city.
of beautiful attractions and breathtaking historic
sites awaits. Here are some of Discover Israel’s
The Israel Museum bedecked houses, sidewalk cafes, chic
restaurants and boutiques. It’s also
The Israel Museum is the largest home to the art déco Smadar Theatre,
cultural institution in the State of Israel Jerusalem’s art house cinema saved
and is ranked among the world’s from the bulldozers by public outcry.
leading art and archaeology museums.
Founded in 1965, the Museum houses Anna Ticho house
encyclopaedic collections, including
works dating from prehistory to the Built in the mid-19th century by an
present day, in its Archaeology, Fine Arab dignitary, the Ticho House was
Arts, Jewish Art and Life Wings, and purchased by Dr. Avraham Ticho in 1924
and houses the artworks of his wife,
of biblical and Holy Land archaeology Anna, as well Judaica, temporary art
in the world. exhibits, and a reference library of books
about Jerusalem’s art and literature. Its
Mamilla Open Air garden, café and restaurant are the site
Shopping Complex of delicious meals and regular concerts.
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shopping brands and worldwide
house hold names alike, Mammilla has
something for everyone. It’s a unique
and leisurely encounter in a bustling
city, with art and performances from
artists on display throughout the year as
well, it’s a modern take on an everyday
activity.
Old City of Jerusalem
Ramparts Walk
The Ramparts Walk atop Jerusalem’s
500-year-old city walls offers a bird’s
eye view of the ancient city.
The German Colony
Established in the second half of the
19th century by German Templars,
today’s German Colony is one of the
city’s hippest neighbourhoods of flower-