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    Hebrew only:<\/p>\n

    Tuesday, 13\/10; Wednesday, 28\/10 | 10:00am\u20131:00pm<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n

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    \n Cost <\/h3>\n \n
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    110 NIS
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    \n Difficulty Level & Accessibility <\/h3>\n \n
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    The tour is not accessible
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    \n Guide <\/h3>\n \n
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    Shelly Eshkoly<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n \n\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>

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    At the edge of the Al-Zahra neighborhood, east of the wall that once divided Jerusalem, stand elegant townhouses and grand mansions alongside vibrant streets, cultural institutions, and business centers. On this unique tour into the heart of the neighborhood, we will explore the mayor\u2019s house, the famous Orient House, pass by the courthouses, and uncover the secrets of one of the city\u2019s most beautiful landmarks: the American Colony Hotel. Learn about the drama that accompanied its founders all the way from Chicago to the edge of Jerusalem, and the complexities that surround it today.<\/p>

    Meeting Point: Entrance plaza outside the Olive Tree Hotel, near Shvut Israel Light Rail Station
    End Point: American Colony Hotel \/ Shvut Israel Light Rail Station<\/p>

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    Comfortable shoes recommended | Please arrive at the meeting point about 10 minutes before the tour begins.<\/strong><\/p>

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