Austrians in Jerusalem
A Tour About the Austrian Community in the Old City
Some Important Details
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Date and Time
Hebrew only:
Friday, May 1 | 12:00pm–2:30pm
Saturday, May 2 | 2:00pm–4:30pm
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Cost
50 NIS
45 NIS for Senior citizens -
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Difficulty and Accessibility
Not accessible
Difficulty level: Easy–moderate, includes relatively long walking sections -
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Guide
Eli Ilan
The Austro-Hungarian Empire was among the various empires active in 19th-century Jerusalem when emperors, nobles, scholars, and adventurers – all came to Jerusalem. Institutions were established in the city ushering in modernity and efficiency, such as the Austrian Posta (post office).
We’ll go on a tour in the footsteps of the Austrians and the institutions they founded in the city including notable figures from the community who were active in Jerusalem, and the Austrian Jewish subjects in the Jewish Quarter.
We’ll also hear about Emperor Franz Joseph’s visit, learn about the original model of Jerusalem created by Stephan Illés, see the Austrian post office building, explore sites in the Jewish Quarter connected to Austrian Jewish subjects, and tell the famous legend about the donation for the dome of the Tiferet Yisrael Synagogue.
To conclude, we’ll visit the Austrian Hospice and go up to its rooftop for a breathtaking view of the Old City.
Note: The tour includes entry to a church. Please dress modestly (no tank tops or shorts).
Meeting Point: Angelina Drahi Entrance Pavilion at the western entrance to the Tower of David, near Mamilla
End Point: Jaffa Gate
Photo credit: Aya A. Ismail
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Learn about the Austrians and the institutions they founded in the city, personalities from the community who were active in Jerusalem, and the contribution of the Austrian Jews to the Jewish Quarter.
