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The Mount of Olives is a high ridge that flanks ancient Jerusalem from the east and separates it from the Judean Desert. The ridge crowns Jerusalem from the east, starting from the slopes of Kidron river in the south and ending at Mount Scopus in the north. 

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Mount of Olives, Jerusalem

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NOTE: Last entry is 1 hour before closing time
Historian Josephus writes that King Herod the Great built a magnificent palace at a spot located about 12 kilometers south of Jerusalem in order to commemorate his military victory over the Parthians. Herod "built a town on that spot in commemoration of his victory, and enhanced it with wonderful palaces... and he called it Herodion after himself," the Jewish-Roman historian writes in The Wars of the Jews.
He goes on to note the strength of the fortress, located alongside a hill with a distinct conical (he calls it breast-like) shape, which Herod greatly expanded and filled with lush gardens, elaborate apartments, and of course, heavily fortified ramparts. And indeed, even today, 2,000 years after Herod's time, Herodion is a wonder to behold. Although the site was conquered and destroyed by the invading Roman army in 70 CE, the ruins are still very well-preserved and include the various halls of the fortress, ritual baths, water cisterns, and the remains of a first-century synagogue built in the Galilean style.
The Herodion is located east of Bethlehem, near the Jewish settlements of Tekoa and Nokdim, and is a major landmark visible for miles around. In 2007, archaeologist Ehud Netzer claimed that he had discovered the tomb of King Herod midway up the hill on the northern slope of Herodion, at a spot that directly corresponds with a description of the King's burial place in Josephus. Netzer died in October 2010, several days after sustaining a bad fall when a railing gave way at the site, which he had been excavating for more than 40 years.

The Herodion National Park - King Herod's Tomb & Castle

Jerusalem's magnificent Pontifical Institute Notre Dame is a towering French cathedral and guest house located across from the Old City's New Gate. As the director of Notre Dame explains, the complex was built in the 1880's in order to increase the flow of pilgrims to Jerusalem, and was part of an area called the "French Compound".

The French "Notre Dame," which means "Our Lady," is a reference to the Virgin Mary, who is said to have been assumed into heaven in Jerusalem.

The structure was built on a 400-square-meter plot that was bought by the Count of Piellat, and combined classical and modernist architecture with a touch of eastern motifs thrown in for good measure. In 1893, five years after Notre Dame received its first pilgrims, the cornerstone for the chapel was laid. And in 1904, after 20 years of unceasing construction, the marvelous nave was completed and the outside of the church was crowned with a statue of the Virgin Mary. During the War of Independence the building sustained heavy damage; a part of it was destroyed by explosions and became a guard post.

However, even after the situation quieted down, the center could no longer cope with the prohibitive maintenance costs, and was eventually turned over to the Vatican. Pope John Paul VI took the project under his wing, and in the late 1970's, Notre Dame reopened as the Holy See's international pilgrim center.

These days, Notre Dame is mostly used as a boutique <a href="/city/jerusalem/notre-dame/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">guesthouse</a> for pilgrims, who often attend the daily mass at 6:30 pm.

Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center

The Ethiopian Orthodox Church has maintained a quiet presence in Jerusalem for more than 1,500 years, with some people claiming that there has been an Ethiopian delegacy in the Holy Land ever since the famed meeting of the Queen of Sheba and King Solomon some 3,000 years ago.
For many centuries, the center of the Ethiopian Church in Jerusalem was a small courtyard with several structures behind the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in the Christian Quarter of the Old City. Today, however, the Church has to a large extent relocated outside the walls to the western city. The move began in the 19th century, when a succession of powerful Ethiopian monarchs decided to establish a strong presence outside Africa. In 1888, Ethiopian Emperor Yohanes bought a large plot of land and began construction of a new church and monastery. The complex eventually lent its name to the road on which it is situated - Ethiopia Street.
The new church is an impressive structure in a secluded courtyard, built in the circular style reminiscent of other Ethiopian churches. The complex is usually a haven of tranquility in the heart of downtown Jerusalem, but during Easter things pick up, and it is recommended to visit and witness the lively services. Remember to take off your shoes at the entrance as this is a requirement of the Ethiopian rite.

The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church

Looking for a beautiful nature place for a fun family day in Jerusalem? Look no further than The Jerusalem Bird Observatory by The Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel. 

The Nili and David Jerusalem Bird Observatory

Come and get to know Jerusalem from the heights of the Walls Promenade in the Old City.

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Mitzpeh Yair (Yair Lookout) is a marvelous viewpoint overlooking the mountains of Jerusalem, the city of Jerusalem and the surrounding villages. This observation point was designed by sculptor Ran Morin and it is built in a round shape decorated by hewn stones with a beautiful and strong Oak tree in the center. Yair Lookout is located nearby the Archeological Garden in Kibbutz Ramat Rachel. The site is open during all hours of the day and all days of the week.
Mitzpe Yair was built as a memorial site in to honor the death of Yair Angel who was killed in 1996 during his military service in Shayetet 13. Yair was the grandson of two of the founders of Kibbutz Ramat Rachel.
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Mitzpeh Yair (Yair Lookout) - Ramat Rachel

The Boutique Hotel <a href="https://itraveljerusalem.com/he/accommodation/my-jerusalem-view/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Jerusalem View</a> invites you to visit the highest vantage point in central Jerusalem. Enjoy a fantastic experience with a panoramic view of every part of the city.

It's an opportunity to feel the authentic Jerusalem beauty and atmosphere, as well as seeing the most significant sites of the city from an unusual angle.

The observation point is situated in the center of the city, in the Jerusalem Window Tower. It's close to the Mahane Yehuda Market and the vibrant center of the town. The location allows visiting the observation point and later continue your trip in the city quickly, with the main sites being nearby, along with plenty of public transportation by the tower.
<h2>Private events at My Jerusalem View observation point</h2>
Besides the regular visits of the observation point, you'll also be able to host numerous boutique events, birthdays, bar and bat mitzvah parties, cocktail events, and more – with the roof of the hotel at your disposal, with the best view in the center of Jerusalem. A private chef can be arranged upon request. The devoted staff of the hotel will create a warm atmosphere throughout the event.

The Observation Point at My Jerusalem View Hotel