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Num of views: 694Amerigo Vespucci
Say hello to Amerigo Vespucci – and no, that’s not a type of soup!! If you already learned about world explorers in school, your teachers must have told you that although everyone thinks that Christopher Columbus discovered America, that’s not exactly what happened. An Italian sailor born in Florence actually discovered that the Americas are a separate continent to Europe.
Num of views: 626Donatello
And this is Donatello The greatest and most famous sculptor in history and in the world (a sculptor is a man who makes sculptures), who was born in Florence. A sculpture made by Donatello (picture taken from Wikipedia)
Num of views: 685Sandro Botticelli
A very famous painter who was born in Tuscany, of course. “The Adoration of the Magi” – Picture taken from Wikipedia – a Botticelli painting.
Num of views: 1061Moses Montefiore - The picture on the bill
Let’s see if you can guess what’s the connection between this next painting and Tuscany?
Does this one Israeli Shekel bill (you can imagin it as equivalent to 1 USD) look funny to you?
The answer to the question of what’s the connection between Tuscany and this bill is even funnier-
Once upon a time, when the old Shekels (that came before today’s new Shekels or NIS, it's today's currency in Israel) were released, a one Shekel bill was in use. This bill had a picture of Moses Haim Montefiore on it.
Num of views: 2658Ten 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: 454The Church of Mary Magdalene in Jerusalem
רWant proof that no matter what you've done wrong, and no matter how bad things seem, you can always start over and get another chance? Well here you go!
Num of views: 687Michelangelo's Statue of King David
If you can take your eyes off the amazing lifelike body of this magnificent sculpture, you'll notice that David is holding a slingshot in one hand, and a stone in the other. Yes, this captures the moment before the battle with Goliath, it seems... The picture comes from: http://www.e-mago.co.il King David's Tomb (Mount Zion, Jerusalem) Imagine for a moment that a very old man showed up in your yard claiming that God had sent him, poured oil on your head, and told you that now you were holy. How many seconds would it take before your Mom called the police?
Num of views: 499The Circassian Experience in Raihanya
What do you know about Circassian traditions and customs? Not much? Well, you're missing out. On this farm you can hear interesting stories, watch traditional dances, see traditional clothing, and hear fascinating folk tales. You'll have the opportunity to taste their delicious foods the likes of which you've never seen. Really worthwhile!!
Num of views: 811Chai-Negev- Animals and Adventures, Kibbutz Revivim
When was the last time you visited a real African village, built from wood and mud??? When did you visit a place which had a desert zoological garden connected to it??? Or how about a place with dinosaur creations, a petting zoo where you can feed monkeys, carnivores, a bird pond, and many more attractions? And you can even sleep there! Take Mom and Dad by the hand and lead them to the experience of a lifetime!
Num of views: 458Joe Alon Educational Center for Culture and Geography Studies, next to Kibbutz Lahav, Lahav forest
A true Bedouin experience. You can be their guests while you learn about and experience Bedouin life, and how they lived in the past. See their weaponry, agricultural tools, examples of their clothing and tents and the caves they live in. A truly varied and interesting experience. Dates being carried by a mule for sale in the market. Photo: Orna Goren
