Historical Places in Israel

The Museum of Underground Prisoners is located in Jerusalem where the central prison during the British Mandate. The building was originally the “Russian Women Pilgrims Hostel,” built in the 1860’s …

Jason’s Tomb is a Second Temple Period rock-cut tomb dating to the the Hasmonean dynasty. It was discovered in Rehavia neighborhood in Jerusalem on Alfasi Street in 1956.

Montefiore’s Windmill was one of the first Jerusalem landmarks to be built outside the Old City walls. The windmill was built by and named for Sir Moses Montefiore, a British …

The Roman Plaza Museum is located on the remains of the Roman plaza at the entrance of Aelia Capitolina. Today, this gate stands under the Damascus Gate when entering Old …

The Isaak Kaplan Old Yishuv Court Museum tells the story of the inhabitants of the Old Yishuv, displayed through their original belongings, objects, and tools. It also tells of the …

Jewish Quarter Defender’s Memorial features rare images which capture the last days before the fall of the Jewish Quarter. Photographer John Phillips, a photographer from Life Magazine, arrived in the …

The Gal-Ed Memorial Monument marks the mass grave once located in the Old City of the Jewish Quarter‘s. This grave was where the 48 fallen, both civilians and soldiers, were …

The Plugat HaKotel Museum tells the seldom mentioned story of the Western Wall Platoon, a group of 24 young men and women who risked their lives to keep a Jewish …

The Israelite Tower is an archaeological site in Jewish Quarter in the Old City of Jerusalem. The tower is a significant find since it testifies to the size and strength …

The Broad Wall is an archaeological site in Jewish Quarter in the Old City of Jerusalem. This wall was Jerusalem’s protective wall during the First Temple period and one of …