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The Flower Garden of Jerusalem

Katamon Neighborhood and the San Simon Monastery

Some Important Details

  • תאריכון

    Date and time

    Hebrew only:

    Friday, March 21 | 9:00-11:00am, 11:30am-1:30pm

    Saturday, March 22 | 4:00-6:00pm

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  • מחיר

    Cost

    45 NIS
    40 NIS for Senior citizens

  • Target Audience

    Adults

  • מדריך

    Guide

    Dov Nutkevich

Walk among the exquisite residences of the Katamon neighborhood, home to the Arab bourgeoisie during the Mandatory Period. Pass by the former consulates of Belgium and Czechoslovakia, find out what they were doing at the Iraqi consulate, and uncover what Rabbi Kook was looking for in the Egyptian consulate. Additionally, see the home of the famous teacher, Khalil Sakakini, and his story, and learn about the singer Arlette el Khoury and the Semiramis hotel that was blown up in 1948. During the tour, visit the church of the San Simon Monastery and hear about the story of the heroic battle that started the Independence War, and about what happened after it.

Tour includes entrance to a church, please dress modestly (no sleeveless shirts or shorts) | Weapons are not allowed in the church

Meeting point: Corner of Rachel Imenu St and Hizkiyahu HaMelech St

Photo credit: Deror avi

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