One of the main streets in Jerusalem started off as a dirt track to the closest city of Bethlehem.
Hotel was built and gave the street its official name during the birth of the state of Israel.
are established along this street. The area is considered to be one of the most expensive areas in the city.
or even climb the YMCA bell tower to see a stunning view of the city.
This street is a small piece in the modern history of Jerusalem.
King David is a historically important five star hotel of the city.
to compete with the hotels of the Muslims in the city.
as there headquarters during the thirties and the forties.
Irgun. 91 people died and 45 people were injured.
Richard Dreyfus; Richard Gere; Madonna; and Metallica.
The Pontifical Biblical Institute (P.B.I.) is a university-level institution of the Holy See.
to the spirit of the Catholic Church”. In 1927 the Jerusalem branch was opened by Father Alex Mallon.
Today the institute is run by the Jesuits. Students from all over the world come here to take biblical courses.
The three floor house was built in a Neo-Renaissance style. It contains a small museum as well as a library.
In the museum the most famous item is called Alex the Mummy.
This is the only Mummy in Israel and was donated by the Jesuits in Alexandria.
as well as surveys from the beginning of the archeological research in Jerusalem.
The institute is usually open in the mornings for visitors.
It’s fun to stay at the YMCA…. Everybody knows the song.
with local artist from Bezalel, the first art school of Jerusalem.
Promised Land, prophets, messengers and apostles.
Today the complex includes sport facilities, a concert hall and of course a hotel with café and a restaurant.
Don’t miss one of the best views of the city from the bell tower of the building.
“leave the old city and its walls” in the middle of the 19th century.
one donator like the first neighborhood.
Waldorf Astoria hotel and residence, and the American consulate.
The center contains a library, museum and an active synagogue.
Northern African states. The center is open to visitors Sun- Thu, 8:00am – 15:00pm.
The hotel is an excellent example of a good restoration.
would promote their interests in the city among the British.
the lands of the cemetery, which is considered to be sacred land.
the competition with the King David hotel, was transformed into the headquarters of the Muslim Council.
and movies. The most well-known one is “Someone to run with” by David Grossman.
Feel free to enter each and every one of these hotels and visit the lobby or have an expensive cup of coffee.