Beit Jann, Israel
Beit Jann
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.
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Beit Jann, Israel
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.
Jerusalem, Israel
After over 100 years out of service this landmark windmill once again turns as a symbol of Jerusalem's self-sufficiency.
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Tel Aviv's popular neighborhood went though endless waves of transformation.
Eilon, Israel
A secluded fortress from the days of the Crusades that offers breathtaking views.
Jerusalem, Israel
Neighborhood in Jerusalem is home to the ultra-orthodox haredim.
Jerusalem, Israel
The only quarter of the Old City not dedicated to a major world religion.
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
The maze-like transportation hub contains abandoned areas, derelict stores, and a resident bat colony.
Hamaam, Israel
An iconic view point of the Sea of Galilee offers a look into Israel's past.
Jerusalem, Israel
This "Jewish Sistine Chapel" was designed to reinvigorate Judaism's artistic legacy but was almost lost to misguided restoration.
Haifa, Israel
This subterranean funicular is one of the world's smallest subways.
Jerusalem, Israel
This nightmarish children's plaything was left grotesque to help kids conquer their fear.
Ein Gedi, Israel
As the Dead Sea continues to deplete, massive sinkholes open along its banks.
Ramat Negev Regional Council, Israel
A massive, heart-shaped, wind-carved crater in the middle of the Israeli desert.
Jerusalem, Israel
This unassuming oasis elevated just above the busy streets of Jerusalem offers one of the best views of the Old City.
Ein Gedi, Israel
The tallest waterfall in the Judean Desert is named for its connection to a biblical figure.
Israel
Squeezing inside this deep, narrow canyon reveals a festival of desert colors.
Be'er Sheva, Israel
A magical oasis in the middle of the Negev Desert.
Almon, Israel
A serene desert oasis speckled with ancient artifacts.
Masada, Israel
This daunting 1st century fortress was purportedly the site of one of the most dramatic revolts of the Jewish-Roman wars.
East Jerusalem, Israel
Descend 2,030 years into the past in an ancient tunnel built to support Jerusalem's most famous wall.
Acre, Israel
The bluer than blue waters in these natural Israeli caves are reached via the world's steepest cable car.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Whitewashed mosque contains the world's largest carpet.
Golan
Named for the biblical warrior, the largest castle in Israel actually dates to the Middle Ages.
Hanoi, Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh's perfectly preserved body has been on display here since 1975.