Biblical beasts and endangered animal preservation come together in this Israeli zoo.

This "Jewish Sistine Chapel" was designed to reinvigorate Judaism's artistic legacy but was almost lost to misguided restoration.

Oldest Protestant church in the Middle East, designed to resemble a synagogue.

Neighborhood in Jerusalem is home to the ultra-orthodox haredim.

This unassuming oasis elevated just above the busy streets of Jerusalem offers one of the best views of the Old City.

The only quarter of the Old City not dedicated to a major world religion.

On holy holidays, Israel's second president used this room atop Mount Zion as a refuge to read the Torah.

After over 100 years out of service this landmark windmill once again turns as a symbol of Jerusalem's self-sufficiency.

The home of the Dead Sea Scrolls is an abstract modernist dream.

A "miracle" that seems to produce more holy fistfights than holy revelations.

This subterranean funicular is one of the world's smallest subways.

An iconic view point of the Sea of Galilee offers a look into Israel's past.

This ancient village is peopled by a religious minority and is still using some of the same materials it was built with thousands of years ago.

One of only two towns in Israel populated by Circassians, a sect of Sunni Muslims who are also devoted to Israeli military service.

This dome-shaped mountain boasts amazing views and has a rich religious history.

A stunning mosque owes its design to an Ottoman ruler nicknamed "the Butcher."

Tel Aviv's popular neighborhood went though endless waves of transformation.

These artifacts were discovered during the construction of the airport, with some dating back to the Neolithic period.

A beautifully eclectic mix of architectural styles.

This old KLM airplane cut into three parts was transformed into an eclectic airport gift shop.

A 2,000-year-old computer demonstrates remarkable engineering and astronomical precision.

This once architecturally advanced housing complex is now a haven for squatters that still bears the scars of war.

A grotesque collection of wax limbs depicting the symptoms of venereal disease.

Legend says this sacred tree was a gift from goddess Athena.