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Jerusalem, Israel

Armenian Quarter of Jerusalem

The only quarter of the Old City not dedicated to a major world religion.
Added by armeniapedia
East Jerusalem, Israel

Siloam Tunnel

An ancient tunnel in Jerusalem built to redirect water in the event of a siege is one of history’s great architectural innovations.
daviddoochin Added by daviddoochin
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

Suspended Orange Tree

This full-sized orange tree lives suspended in mid-air above the streets of Jaffa.
Added by Bumpy
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

Tel Aviv Central Bus Station

The maze-like transportation hub contains abandoned areas, derelict stores, and a resident bat colony.
Added by tomixcomics
Jerusalem, Israel

Saba's Little Museum

Through a collection of modern bric-a-brac this museum tells the story of the Jewish people from Biblical times to today.
EricGrundhauser Added by EricGrundhauser
Haifa, Israel

The Carmelit

This subterranean funicular is one of the world's smallest subways.
RHyzer Added by RHyzer
Kiryat Tiv'on, Israel

Beit She'arim Necropolis

A sprawling ancient Jewish cemetery with over 30 rock-hewn burial caves.
Joel Cusumano Added by Joel Cusumano
Jerusalem, Israel

The Mifletzet

This nightmarish children's plaything was left grotesque to help kids conquer their fear.
Added by bachrach44
Jerusalem, Israel

The Austrian Hospice

This unassuming oasis elevated just above the busy streets of Jerusalem offers one of the best views of the Old City.
Rebecca Byrne Added by Rebecca Byrne
Jerusalem, Israel

National Library of Israel's Hidden "Stalag" Collection

Hidden out of public view in the National Library of Israel is a collection of "Stalag's," 1960s Nazi themed porno paperbacks written and consumed by Israelis.
Dylan Added by Dylan
Ein Gedi, Israel

David Waterfall

The tallest waterfall in the Judean Desert is named for its connection to a biblical figure.
ErezSpeiser Added by ErezSpeiser
Israel

Red Canyon

Squeezing inside this deep, narrow canyon reveals a festival of desert colors.
ErezSpeiser Added by ErezSpeiser
Nahariya, Israel

Akhzivland

The most peaceful "country" in the Middle East.
Added by Tawsam
Jerusalem, Israel

Museum On The Seam

Sitting right on the border between East and West Jerusalem this modern art museum is in itself a symbol of Israel's hoped-for unity.
EricGrundhauser Added by EricGrundhauser
Israel

Avshalom Cave

This amazing ancient cave was kept secret for seven years to protect it from the public.
Tony Dunnell Added by Tony Dunnell
Masada, Israel

Masada

This daunting 1st century fortress was purportedly the site of one of the most dramatic revolts of the Jewish-Roman wars.
storvandre Added by storvandre
Ramla, Israel

Pool of Arches

You can row a boat through this ancient underground reservoir.
Added by Unique Travel Experiences
Almon, Israel

Wadi Qelt

A serene desert oasis speckled with ancient artifacts.
ErezSpeiser Added by ErezSpeiser
East Jerusalem, Israel

Western Wall Tunnel

Descend 2,030 years into the past in an ancient tunnel built to support Jerusalem's most famous wall.
Molly McBride Jacobson Added by Molly McBride Jacobson
Jerusalem, Israel

Shrine of the Book

The home of the Dead Sea Scrolls is an abstract modernist dream.
EricGrundhauser Added by EricGrundhauser
Ashkelon, Israel

Beit Guvrin Caves

These numerous Israeli caves were dug out over hundreds years for reasons ranging from hideouts to burial sites.
inspire Added by inspire
Acre, Israel

Rosh HaNikra Grottoes

The bluer than blue waters in these natural Israeli caves are reached via the world's steepest cable car.
inspire Added by inspire
Croatia

Limski Kanal

This narrow fjord-like bay is the largest ria in the Mediterranean Sea.
StepYoshi Added by StepYoshi
Kopačevo, Croatia

Verdis

A small self-proclaimed micro-state located on a piece of disputed territory between Croatia and Serbia, near Liberland.
danieljacksonvrd Added by danieljacksonvrd