The Austrians in Jerusalem - In English
A tour in the footsteps of the Austrian community in the Old City
Some Important Details
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Date and Time
English only:
Friday, November 6 | 12:00pm–2:30pm
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Cost
55 NIS
Senior citizens: 50 NIS -
Difficulty and Accessibility
Not accessible
Difficulty level: Easy–moderate, includes relatively long walking sections -
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.
Meeting point: Tower of David Jerusalem Museum, Drahi Entrance Pavilion
End point: The Austrian Hospice (you may return to Jaffa Gate with the guide)
Note: The tour includes entry to a church, please arrive in modest clothing (no tank tops or shorts). Entry with weapons is not allowed.
Comfortable shoes recommended | Please arrive at the meeting point about 10 minutes before the tour begins.
Photo credit: Aya A. Ismail
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The Austrians in Jerusalem - In English
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.
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