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This architectural gem of a museum houses some of the finest art collections in the Middle East, from classic to contemporary.

This architectural gem of a museum houses some of the finest art collections in the Middle East, from classic to contemporary.

A mile-long coastal walkway, Lahat Promenade runs from Tel Aviv Marina to Charles Clore Park and is a lively place for a seaside stroll.

Surfing and dancing are among the regular activities on this beach with a lively promenade, an amphitheater and a toddler’s pool.

For an interesting water-based experience on dry land in Eilat, survey the sterns of visiting watercraft to determine their origins.

Part of the sacred Temple Mount site, this lead-domed structure is a fully functioning mosque. It is among the holiest sites in the Islamic world. 

This architectural gem of a museum houses some of the finest art collections in the Middle East, from classic to contemporary.

With lush green lawns, barbecue pits, children’s activities and a sculpture exhibition, this urban park is the ideal respite away from the city center. 

Watersports enthusiasts, dog walkers and the city’s LGBT crowd flock to this lively beach at the northern end of the Lahat Promenade. 

This architectural gem of a museum houses some of the finest art collections in the Middle East, from classic to contemporary.

This architectural gem of a museum houses some of the finest art collections in the Middle East, from classic to contemporary.

This architectural gem of a museum houses some of the finest art collections in the Middle East, from classic to contemporary.

This architectural gem of a museum houses some of the finest art collections in the Middle East, from classic to contemporary.

This architectural gem of a museum houses some of the finest art collections in the Middle East, from classic to contemporary.

With lush green lawns, barbecue pits, children’s activities and a sculpture exhibition, this urban park is the ideal respite away from the city center. 

Offering more than just historical exhibitions, this museum housed in Jerusalem’s ancient citadel provides all the context needed to understand this great city.

This architectural gem of a museum houses some of the finest art collections in the Middle East, from classic to contemporary.

This architectural gem of a museum houses some of the finest art collections in the Middle East, from classic to contemporary.

Many of the world’s monotheistic religions have major sites in this Middle Eastern country, which also features Dead Sea resorts and a lively metropolis.

Encompassing a museum, monuments, galleries and more, this complex is designed to record, remember and educate people on the events of the Holocaust.

Watersports enthusiasts, dog walkers and the city’s LGBT crowd flock to this lively beach at the northern end of the Lahat Promenade. 

Pass through the Crusader Gate, attend a concert in a 2,000-year-old amphitheater by the sea and spot the old bathhouse and palace in this ancient Roman city.

This famous church stands at the site where, according to Christian belief, Jesus was killed, buried and later raised from the dead.