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The Scott Monument is one of the most significant monuments to a writer globally – more than 60 meters high. The memorial is located near the Waverley Station = the main train and bus station of Edinburgh, called after Walter Scott's Waverley Novels. The monument is right next to Princess Gardens Street. It was built in the 1840s, after the death of Scott in 1832. In the middle of the memorial, the statue of Scott was designed by John Steel. The monument himself was designed by George Meikle Kemp.

The Royal Mile is a nickname for the main street of Edinburgh's old town. The Royal Mile stretched from Edinburgh Castle up the hill down to Holyrood Palace. Due to its unique geological structure, the royal mile has streets and alleys going down both sides of the road. They are called Closes (streets that used to have gates) and Wynds. Today the street is very colorful, full of Museums, tourist shops, restaurants, pubs, and other visitors' attractions. Many travel agencies have kind of street offices here, and you can always hear the bagpipes play. Closes and Wynds

It is always fun to go to Kalia Beach. It is a well-organized place with a lifeguard, few shops, toilet and showers. The place has a bar that has earned the perfect name, “the lowest bar in the world.” The Dead Sea beach is a pleasure. There are showers, toilets, and you can go camping there. You need to buy a ticket to get in Enjoy🤗 For more trips in the Dead sea area press here. For more trips in the Jerusalem area press here.

In my opinion, Ein Gedi Nature Reserve is one of the most beautiful trails in Israel. It is a perfect combination of clear water, pools, waterfalls and the mesmerizing beauty of the desert. One of the wonderful things in En Gedi Nature Reserve is the ability to choose which trail you want to hike according to levels of difficulty. So here are 3 options (other trails are longer and much more difficult) ✅ Very, very easy - from the entrance to the first pool and the first waterfall, it is a 5-minute walk. It is Very suitable for those who have difficulty walking. In the short trial, you will probably meet chamois and rabbits. ✅Easy - Nahal David The circular route - a stunning round trail for all ages to the David fountain and return. You walk from one natural pool to the other, from waterfall to waterfall – it is great fun. ✅Challenging - this is the trail we hiked last time, and it is challenging and fantastic. The ascent is not easy but worth it - after reaching the David waterfall, you continue up the mountain - a strenuous climb of about half an hour (exposed to the sun). At the crossroads above, head towards the Dodim cave. In another 10 minutes walk, you will reach the wonders of nature - 2 natural pools between the rocks and a third one with a waterfall in the cave itself (you need to descend using pegs). Because it's pretty hard to get there, it is not packed even on Saturday afternoons. The beauty is infinite. The descent - descend back to the David waterfall and from there according to the signs to the exit. On the way, there are pools and waterfalls to refresh in. marvelous. 🌊 Waze: Nahal David Ein Gedi Nature Reserve You need to register through the website of the Nature and Parks Authority. Entry according to their price list. Note that you should choose Nahal David or Nahal Arugot. Enjoy🤗 For more trips in the area press here

I came to Arad for the first time to the festival as a teenager, and I keep coming back there many times to visit family. Here are some recommended places: 📍Moav Viewpoint - One of the most beautiful viewpoints on the desert. At the beginning of the trail, you will find the " selfie bench" that asks you to take a picture of yourself against the background of the open landscapes. The path (marked green-white) leads you to the famous plane statue and down, as far as you want to walk (a linear route) into the desert. 📍Muza - one of the well-known and oldest restaurants in Arad. It has a lovely football pub design and good pub food. I have eaten there lots of times, and it is always good. Open on Saturday. 📍Kaprochka - a cool small place that serves excellent carbs - Pizza, Calzone, Focaccia, and also Salads and Desserts. 📍Shita Brewery - A brewery in the artists' district with a cute pub. They serve several types of beer in the barrel they produce. They also have a visitor center. 📍Shopping - Zim Center. The shops are closed on Saturdays In Zin Center, there is also a big shadowed playground for children 📍 Coffee Studio - a charming cafe in the artists' quarter located inside a gallery. The owner of the place bakes cakes and cookies. She makes excellent coffee from beans that she grinds on the spot. The seating inside the gallery is delightful. And of course - half an hour drive and you are on the shores of the Dead Sea - and it is always recommended. Enjoy🤗 For more trips in the area press here

Amazing view of a beautiful monastery in the Judean Desert. Mar Saba has existed for about 1500 years and is home to very few Greek-speaking monks who have sought solitude in the desert. On the road that descends from Jerusalem towards the Dead Sea, turn right and drive on a bumpy road that reminded me very much of the roads of Sinai. After about a 15-minute walk from the monastery, the Bedouin opened an improvised parking lot. You have to pay them and climb towards the viewpoint of the monastery. The view is amazing: an ancient monastery that blends in the mountains. It is recommended to sit on the mountain and look at the incredible monastery. The Beduin in the area also sell coffee over there. Enjoy🤗 For more trips in the Dead sea area press here For more trips in the Jerusalem area press here

Arad is mentioned in the Bible as a Canaanite city that fought the Israelites when they immigrated from Egypt and was later conquered by Joshua, son of Nun. The name of the town also appears in other ancient inscriptions from Egyptian sources. Archaeological excavations began in the 1960s, revealing the Canaanite city and the citadel at the top of the mound. Settlement in Arad began more than 5,000 years ago. Residential districts, palaces, temples, and markets were built on the site, and the water was collected in water reservoirs. The locals engaged in agriculture, and later Arad became a copper trading center. In the tenth century BCE, a new settlement began in Arad as part of the Kingdom of Judah, and the citadel was built. It was also used in later periods, until the eighth century AD. The Canaanite city The water well, the bottom of which was hewn in the rock. 4.6 meter in diameter and 16 meter in length: Houses. One of the houses, typical of the city, has been restored: The city wall that surrounds the city. Width 2.4 meters. Guard towers were built on the outside: The Citadel The citadel wall was restored: In the citadel center, they found a temple with an altar, an inner courtyard, a shrine, and a Dvir - "the Holy of Holies". The original exhibits are in the Israel Museum in Jerusalem, and replicated have been placed on the site. An underground water reservoir connected to a rock-hewn channel and covered with stone slabs. The water was apparently raised from the city and poured into the canal and the pools. From the top of the Hellenistic tower, which has also been restored, there is a scenic view of the entire area - Mount Hebron, the city of Arad, and the northern Negev mountains: I walked with my 10-year-old daughter. In total, we walked around here for about an hour and a half. 🏯 In the summer, it is very worthwhile to arrive early - the park opens at 8:00. Hence, the weather is still reasonable and allows for a leisurely walk. 🏯 There are two options for a walk in the park. The first option is to start in the Canaanite city and walk to the citadel mound from there. The second option is to walk in the Canaanite city, return to the parking lot and drive to a parking lot near the citadel mound. The walk is not too long, so it is better to make the whole trip on foot - unless you have walking problems, or the weather is unbearable. 🏯 At the entrance to the park, there is a massive tree with tables underneath. Perfect place for a popsicle after the trip. No matter how hot outside, under the big tree and the shade, it is charming to sit with the winds of the desert. 🏯 There is also an overnight car park on-site. Have Fun! 🤗 For more trips in the area press here

Before entering Kalia beach on the dead sea, there is a series of deserted structures. This area is called Gallery Minus 430. Before the Six Days War (1967), it was a Jordanian military camp. After 1967 a group of Israelis settled there but later left. The place stayed deserted for about 40 years. In 2019, about 30 Graffiti artists from Israel and the world arrived in Israel. They used their art to protest the dismal state of the Dead Sea and its disappearance and call for Israeli-Palestinian coexistence. They did it through stunning graffiti on the buildings. Each artist has taken it in a different direction, and the result is colorful and fascinating. The buildings are still abandoned, and you can also enter them and see various paintings and inscriptions on the walls that have been added over the years. In summer you should arrive in the early morning or late afternoon to explore the area and be impressed by the works in the area. Of course, you can later jump to Kalia Beach (there is an entrance fee). Enjoy 🤗 For more trips in the Dead sea area press here. For more trips in the Jerusalem area press here.

In the dead sea, there are three types of beaches: those in which you pay entrance, free and not regulated beaches, and regulated beaches with lifeguards, showers, etc. Here are two pleasant regulated beaches: Ein Bokek Beach: Ein Bokek Beach is a pleasant beach on the Dead Sea. The entrance is free. The beach has a lifeguard and showers. There are restaurants and shops nearby. It is very close to the hotels' strip. We have been there many times. It was never too crowded. The beach in front of Leonardo hotel: Here you will find showers, a lifeguard, a dock you can walk on to the water and from across the road - the music of from the hotel... In summer it is recommended to arrive in the very early morning or towards evening. Enjoy🤗 For more trips in the area press here.

The ancient synagogue was built in the third century AD, expanded in the sixth century AD, and destroyed by fire, along with the houses next to it. The synagogue has a unique mosaic floor, including Aramaic inscriptions, a list of zodiac signs, the Hebrew months, the chain of generations from the first man to Jephthah, a note in honor of donors for the restoration of the synagogue, and more. However, the most exciting address is a curse, the purpose of which is to deter the locals from discovering the secret of making persimmon oil - the source of livelihood for the community. Additional finds were found in the excavations: a scroll from the sixth century AD, lamps, ornaments, thousands of coins from the fourth to the sixth centuries, and a collection of goat and sheep bones found under the ark, and more. The visit to the site is not long. At the entrance, there is a miniature model of the ancient settlement and an explanation of its inhabitants. Apart from the synagogue, you can also walk around the ruins of the ancient settlement. 🎫 If you are hiking in Nahal David or Nahal Arugot - it is very worthwhile to stop here at the end of the trip. The entrance fee is included in the price of the visit to the Ein Gedi Reserve. 🎫 If you are not hiking in one of the streams - you can buy an entrance ticket at a discounted price. Enjoy 🤗 For more trips in the area press here.

According to Christian tradition, after the birth of Jesus, Mary and Joseph decided to flee with him to Egypt - for fear that the male son would be executed by Herod. They spent the night at this location. In the fifth century AD, a laura was founded here – a monastery consisting of a cluster of caves for hermits. The monastery was named after the "Beit Hogla" ("House of Hogla"), a biblical Jewish settlement mentioned in the book of Joshua. The monastery is dedicated to St. Gerasmus (hence also called St. Gerasmus), who ran it in its early years. Gerasimus became famous as a miracle worker and patron of animals. The tradition tells of an incident in which Gerasimus extracted a thorn from a wounded lion's leg and healed him. The lion has accompanied him ever since, and when the monk died - he lay on his grave and died with him. The monastery was destroyed in a Persian invasion in 614. It was later restored and beaten several times - mainly due to earthquakes. The last renovation was carried out in 1890 by the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate. The monastery has two floors, with the church on the second floor. It is decorated with murals, icons, and a beautiful mosaic floor. Some of the decorations are ancient, and others are restored. During the last renovation in the late 19th century, parts of the original mosaic were incorporated throughout the monastery. At the entrance to the church are two glass cabinets - one shows the skulls of monks who were slaughtered in the Persian invasion in 614. The other cabinet shows the remains of monks killed in an earthquake in the 19th century. 🥤 🧻 There are toilets and canteen on site. The monastery and the church are unique and impressive. Highly recommended. Enjoy 🤗 For more trips in the Dead sea area press here For more trips in the Jerusalem area press here

According to Jewish tradition, in this place, the Israelites, led by Joshua ben Nun, crossed the Jordan - after forty years of wandering in the desert. Another tradition claims that in this place, the prophet Elijah ascended in the heavenly storm. The Bible also tells of the Aramaean army minister who sought to cure his leprosy, who dipped seven times and was healed. Christians believe this is the place where John baptized Jesus. Thus, it is one of the holiest sites for Christianity. After the Six-Day War in 1967, Israel closed the entrance to the region, opening it only partially in the 1980s. The place was fully opened to pilgrims and tourists only in 2011. For this reason, most of the monasteries and churches in the area were abandoned. However, the road is still interesting. Some monasteries can be seen from the outside. Others can't be reached due to mines. The first monastery on the right is Qasser Al-Yahud - "Palace of the Jews." The monastery was built on the ruins of an ancient Byzantine monastery from the sixth century AD - and is the only one that has continued to operate to this day. The second building on the right is the Church of St. John the Baptist of the Franciscan Order, built-in 1956. In 2020, the Franciscan Order began to renovate the place. On the other bank of the river is the Jordanian baptismal site, which was active and developed over time. So the two baptismal sites are really close to each other, and it is difficult to perceive that this is actually the borderline between Israel and Jordan. 💣 Pay attention! It is forbidden to get off the road leading to the baptismal site due to fear of mines. 🛂 It is forbidden to cross the river - this is the border with Jordan. 🚱 The waters of the Jordan are not fit for drinking. 🚻 There are toilets on site. 🎫 Entrance fee, according to the prices of the Israel Nature and Parks Authority (free for Israel Pass and Matmon card owners). Enjoy 🤗 For more trips and sites in the Dead sea area press here For more trips in the Jerusalem area press here