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Old Gesher is in the Beit She'an Valley. The Settlement there began in the 1920s. During the War of Independence, its people fought against the Jordanians and the Iraqi army. After the war, the new Gesher was established not far away. The old Gesher area was renovated and became a kind of open museum. We joined a trip as part of a “Shabbat Israelit”- free guided tours in various places in Israel. You must register in advance. Together with the guide, we walked into the kibbutz courtyard and entered an exhibition at the restored children's home. It takes visitors back to the days of shared accommodation – the kibbutz children slept separately from their parents. We visited a shelter that was being built when the war broke out in 1948. There is a small and excellent exhibition inside. It shows the living conditions of the kibbutz members who lived there during the war of independence. The Kibbutz children were evacuated to another Kibbutz - Ashdot Yaakov - in the middle of the night. The dining room is the only structure that has survived 1948. The rest were destroyed by bombings. In the dining room, we saw a good short movie about 1948. Beyond that - Gesher is the story of Pinchas Rotenberg - the brave dreamer who built Naharayim - the hydroelectric power plant that began to be built in 1927 and was destroyed in 1948. A new installation and film are dedicated to this. From the observation point in the kibbutz, you can see Jordan on the other side. We asked to get closer. To do this, the security fence must be opened. It is only done with a guide and for a fee of 20 NIS, and it is really worth it. This is the area of ​​the three bridges the fighters in 1948 sabotaged to stop the Jordanians and Iraqis. The oldest bridge is called the Meeting Bridge. It began to be built during the Crusader period and was destroyed and rebuilt several times. Now a metal bridge connects its parts. The border between Israel and Jordan runs in the middle of the river. You stand on the riverbanks and see Jordan… Within a few minutes' drive you will reach the Gesher Police Station building. It was built during the Mandate period. There were fierce battles against the Jordanians and the Iraqis there. Today you can only look at it from the outside. Some of the fighters there and on in Old Gesher were Holocaust survivors. They are mentioned in both places. Enjoy🤗 For more trips in the area press here.

Beit She'an National Park is a spectacular site that reveals layers of thousands of years of civilization. The tour includes the Roman-Byzantine city of Beit She'an-Scythopolis and Tel Beit She'an that rises above it, with the city's remains from the biblical period. The excavations at the site continue all the time. But, to date, researchers estimate, only a tenth of the city's surface has been excavated. A circular route leads visitors to the essential points of interest on the site. It is recommended to take an orientation map from the cashier. In the foyer, next to the entrance, you can see the city model. The first site on tour is the magnificent Roman Theater. The theater has 7,000 seats, and the remains we see today are from the second century AD. The Western Bathhouse, dated back to the end of the fourth century AD, is a substantial structure. It included eight halls with an elaborate underground heating system, water pools, and fountains. In Roman-Byzantine cities, the main street is called "Cardo." The cardo of the Roman Beit She'an is known by scholars as "Palladius Street" after the governor renovated it in the fourth century. The street is paved with basalt slabs that will drain drains. To the left of the cardo is a semi-circular square bordered by rooms that were used for trade and entertainment. The rooms have different mosaics - in one of them appears the figure of Ticha, the goddess of fortune of the city. At the end of the cardo stood a sizeable Roman temple. It was destroyed with the entire city in the earthquake of 749. The four vast pillars of the temple lying on the ground can be clearly seen. Next to the pillars stand the remains of the gate with its three openings. It was probably used by the processions that ascended to the temple at the top of the mound. From here, you can ascend to Tel Beit She'an - a climb of a few minutes that requires essential fitness. However, if you do not have the strength or can not climb up, you can simply continue on the circular route that encircles the other side of the city. From the fifth century BCE to the Middle Ages, layers of twenty settlements were exposed in Tel Beit She'an. In addition, Canaanite temples, public buildings and residences, a governor's house, and tombstones from Egyptian rule were discovered at the site. Also found here were a fortress and residential buildings from the period of the Israeli monarchy that was destroyed by Assyria. The Greeks and Romans restored the settlement, and a temple to Zeus was built on the site. The Byzantines built a church here. There are several observation points on the tell - one overlooking the Roman-Byzantine city center: A second observation point overlooks the "broken bridge" that passed over Nahal Harod and connected the city center to the northern gate: Descending from the mound, we will continue to surround the old city through a street part that has been restored and restored and partly left in its ruins. You can see the east bathhouse and public toilets with a drainage system in the city's eastern zone. Just before returning to the theater and the beginning of the route, the last point is the ritual compound, with a temple and altars. Highly recommended tour for the whole family. 🎫 Admission price by the costs of the Nature and Parks Authority. Free for Matmon and Israel Pass cardholders. 🚻🛒 Toilets and visitor shop at the entrance. Enjoy🤗 For more trips in the area press here.

There are places worth going to after the season is over. So, I waited, I waited and then I waited longer ... and I went to Sahna (Gan haShlosha National Park) in November. It was amazing. For those who have not yet been there or for those who have been in the summer and have not been able to check out the place because of the hundreds of people: this is a stunning place, huge, clear water, fish swimming in the water, lots of space to swim, wide meadows and picnic tables. . The water is at a constant temperature of 28 degrees so even in November it is fun. You can have a picnic there even without going into the water - the place is so beautiful. Enjoy 🤗 For more trips in the area press here.

An hour and a half ride in the beautiful trails of Jezreel valley. First, you wear a kind of yellow jacket to protect the clothes from the mud, you get a brief explanation, and out you go. It is a beautiful ride. Everything is green and blossoming. We saw cows, donkeys, and flowers. The staff is charming. They explained the route and offered us coffee and cakes on the way. The end of the tour was already sunset, and it was amazing. In short - a perfect and very recommended experience. An essential tip: It is very important to take warm clothes, coats, and a hat even if you arrive on the day we see hot. The Razer is open on all sides; the wind blows fun and should be wrapped. Enjoy 🤗 For more trips in the area press here.

In February, there is a beautiful blossom in Minhat Megiddo. The field is filled with colorful flowers of all colors. People hike the green trails, picnic, rest, and enjoy the fantastic scenery. It is only for a short time so you should hurry before it disappears. Enjoy🤗 For more trips in the area press here

The Brandenburg Gate is one of the most famous landmarks of Germany. It's located next to the Reichstag building – the house of the German parliament. The gate was built in the 18th century. During the years, the rulers of Berlin used it to symbolize victories with parades, ceremonies, and even changing the statues at the head of the gate. It's also an excellent place for protests and exhibitions.

The Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe is the central Holocaust memorial in Berlin. It is made of 2,711 concrete blocks in a grid pattern and located in the city's heart, next to the Brandenburg Gate. The monument was inaugurated in 2005 to mark the 60th anniversary of World War II and the Holocaust. Berlin was the administrative center of the Nazis and the final solution, which led to the murder of 6 million Jews from all over Europe. Walking through the concrete slabs is a powerful experience.

Hermann Goering was a senior Nazi officer who led the Ministry of Avion and the brutal Nazi air force, the Luftwaffe. Goering built this vast building at the beginning of the Nazi regime. This is one of the few structures that has not been severely damaged in WWII. After the war, it was used by the Soviet military administration and later by the German Economic Commission. After German reunification, it housed the Headquarters of the Ministry of Finance. On the northern side of the building, there is an 18-meter long mural made by German painter Max Linger in 1950, which describes the socialist ideals of East Germany. Near the painting, a plaque commemorates the protest meeting of 16 June 1953, which started the East German Uprising of 1953. In addition, a large photo of the protesters is displayed.

Alexanderplatz is a large square in East Berlin. It was a cattle market until the 18th century. Then, after The Russian Tsar Alexander, I visited the place in 1805 – the square was named after him. It became a central transportation center at the end of the 19th century and the center of Berlin's nightlife in the 1920s. After WWII, the damaged square was reconstructed, and the high TV tower was built. In addition, the square houses shopping centers and souvenir stands.

Bebelplatz is a famous square in Berlin. Before WWII, it was called the Opera Square, but after the war is named after August Bebel, the leader of the German Socialist-Democratic party in the 19th century. Around the square, you'll find the Opera House, the famous Humboldt University, and the Cathedral of st. Hedwig – an 18th-century Catholic church. The Bebelplatz is known for the Nazi event of burning books on May 10th, 1933. The Nazi party, who took over the country by democratic elections, burned 20 thousand books that night, most of them of Jews, scientists, and philosophers. The Israeli artist Micha Ulman designed the underground memorial in the exact spot where the burning took place. It's an underground room with a glass ceiling and empty bookshelves, with room for 20,000 pieces. Next to the memorial stands a plate with Heinrich Heine's quote: " Where they burn books, they will too, in the end, burn people."

The Museums Island was declared a UNESCO heritage site due to the number of museums on the Island and the architectural importance of the Island's buildings. Friedrich William the 4th, king of Prussia, dedicated the Island to host Arts and Science museums. The Old Museum is the oldest on the Island, dated back to 1830. The New Museum was founded 30 years later, destroyed almost entirely in WWII, and rebuilt in 2009 with displays of ancient Egyptian art and pre-historic exhibits. The Old National Gallery was built in 1876 and hosted the most significant 19th-century sculptures and paintings collection in Germany. It was also destroyed in WWII and reopened in 2001. The Buda Museum at the tip of the Island presents sculptures from the Renaissance and Byzantian arts. Finally, the Pergamon Museum is the most known museum on the Island. It displays a collection of Classical Antiquities, Islamic art, and near east art. The most prominent exhibits are the Pergamon Altar, the Market Gate of Miletus, and the Ishtar Gate. The Island also housed the Berliner Stadtschloss, a Baroque royal palace from the 15th century. However, they decided to rebuild it from the ground because of its severe damage – I hope they will open it soon. Another iconic building is the Berliner Dom – A vast cathedral built at the end of the 19th century.

Checkpoint Charlie (for "checkpoint C" is one of the border crosses on the Berlin Wall during the cold war. After the fall of the wall, it became a popular tourist site. The checkpoint Knew some exciting events in the past, like tank conflict when both sides – the western allies and the Russian army sent tanks as a threat against the other side. There have also been several flee attempts of eastern Germans. Near Checkpoint Charlie, there are some wall fragments, And on the ground is marked where the wall passed.