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Num of views: 660Tuscany
So… where did we land this time? We are now in a country called Italy, in a region known as Tuscany. First of all, write down the names of a few places, at least some of which YOU URGENTLY HAVE TO DRAG YOU MOM AND DAD TO SEE, or otherwise refuse to get back on a plane home.
Num of views: 691The City of Florence(Firenze), the Capital of Tuscany
Florence, a city which grownups call the “capital of the Renaissance”. No, that’s not like a cap that you wear on your head! It is a capital city, just like Washington DC, which is the capital of the U.S. Florence is the capital of the entire region of Tuscany (once it was even the capital city of all of Italy!) The Renaissance was a time when the arts flourished all across the world (you probably remember your art teacher talking and talking some more about it, and I bet you remember everything that she taught you …).
Num of views: 2320Ten facts you didn't know about Beersheba
1. Beersheba is the second largest city in Israel in terms of area. (The first is Jerusalem). Beersheba is the sixth largest city in Israel in terms of population. 2. Beersheba is one of the oldest cities in the world!
Num of views: 611Jerusalem
Jerusalem is the capital of Israel, as well as its largest city.Jerusalem is one of the most famous cities in the world. It's so special because it is very holy to Jews, Muslims, and Christians. For a long time, the Jewish Temple of Solomon stood in Jerusalem. Jerusalem is also where Christians believe Jesus died and was resurrected, and where Muslims believe Mohammed ascended to heaven. It's no wonder that you can find so many fascinating and exciting things in Jerusalem – there's no other city like it in the world!
Num of views: 515The City of David
Would you like to walk in the footsteps of the kings and prophets of the Torah, where famous Bible stories took place? To wander along the subterranean passageways through which Jerusalem was once conquered? To go down to the hidden spring where kings of Israel were crowned? Want to walk through an ancient aqueduct? Then take a tour of the biblical City of David with the Jerusalem Visitors' Center.
Num of views: 531The City of Acre
If someone asked you where you'd find one of the oldest port cities in the world, you'd never have guessed that it's The City of Acre in Israel, would you? And if someone were to ask you what the holiest city in the world is to members of the Bahai religion? Again, You wouldn't guess that The City of Acre is the unswer, right? Don't you think it's time?! In Acre you can find churches, mosques, and synagogues like in the old days, with Torahs in arks made of pure silver.
Num of views: 564The City of Nazareth
This is the city where Christians believe that Jesus spent most of his life. It's also where his mother, the holy Virgin Mary, lived. Today, Nazareth is the largest Arab city in the State of Israel. The city is known around the world, and is holy to people everywhere.
Num of views: 719The City of Haifa
Haifa is the third biggest city in Israel in terms of population, and it is the world center of the Bahai religion. What will you find there? Almost everything! Well, seriously – the Mediterranean, the Children's Science Museum, the Japanese Museum, a zoo, cable cars, a covered amusement park, an incredible view, and lots and lots of good food. Check out at least one of the city's great attractions, and write to us about your experiences there!
Num of views: 1052Electric Company Visitor Center, Rabin Power Station, Hadera.
(Also in Haifa and Ashkelon) The Rabin Power Station in Hadera is the largest electricity generation site in Israel. You'll be able to learn about the Electric Company's efforts to protect the quality of our air and the environment. They'll also tell you about their adoption project for eagles and other birds of prey.
Num of views: 574Electric Company Visitor Center, Heftzibah Farm, Outside Hadera
In the Visitor Center you'll find the fascinating story of the agricultural settlement of the Farm, at the beginning of the 20th century. You can travel through time in a charming exhibit which has been refurbished, showing visitors how the settlers re-established Jewish settlements in the Land of Israel.