Mini Israel park

Ilan — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 11:54:36 +0000

Park Map. Click to enlarge.

Mini Israel is a large park featuring over 350 replica models of historical ,religious, archeological and modern sites in Israel, from the Eilat in the south and up to the Golan in the north.

It is a very nice place to visit, and it will take you about 60-120 minutes to see all of the replicas. The park also has a cafe, souvenir shop, audio tools, toilets and electric carts for those who need it.

Entrance fee for a person is around 50-70 nis. There are also organized packages, see details in Mini Israel web site.

How to Get There:

From highway no. 1:
Turn off at the Latrun junction towards the Armored Corps site. At the traffic light after about 500 meters, turn right, and after 1 km turn left into the Park.

From the road from Beer Sheva (highway no. 3):
Continue from Nachshon junction to Latrun junction (Sheva junction), turn left at the junction, (just before the Armored Corps Memorial), and after about 1 km turn left into the park.

Safed city - The Meiri House serves as a museum for the history, culture and mysticism of Safed.

The Western wall and Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem

The Monastery of the Cross, Jerusalem

Jaffa

Places to visit near the area:

The Latroun (Latrun) Monastery

Ilan — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:27:35 +0000

Latrun is the first of the hilly ridges that a traveler will see on his way while ascending to Jerusalem.

Monastery ceiling is quite large and very high

The Monastery was established in 1890 by the Trappist Order. During the First World War, the Turks expelled the monks and destroyed the monastery. The Monks returned in 1927, when they built the present building. The clock tower of the church was completed only in 1954.

The Latrun Monastery became famous for the good wine and olive oil it produces, which are available from a small shop run by the monks.

The monastery garden is beautiful and so is the outside area surrounded by olive trees. Also in the garden, there is a collection of archaeological finds from the area.

How to get there:

Very easy. The Latrun Monastery can be seen from the road# 1 (Jerusalem – Tel Aviv road). If you drive from Tel-Aviv, Take a right at the Latrun Interchange to enter road # 3. Drive about 200 meters south and take a left in the intersection, to enter the Monastery Area.

Visiting Hours:

Monday to Saturday

8:30 – 11:00 & 14:30 – 16:00

Tel. 08-9255180
fax: 08-9255084

You can write to the Monastery:

The Latroun Monastery
Zip code: 99762

The place is surrounded by trees and is very calm. Click to enlarge.

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Wines, vinegar, honey, wines and more at The Monastery Shop. Click to enlarge

The surrounding area is nice. The Monastery is close to "Mini Israel" park, so you may want to visit there as well.