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Located in the First Station complex, Fiori specializes in fresh pasta made by hand daily on the premises. Choose from a variety of pastas, sauces and additions to make your ideal dish. You can also buy fresh pasta by weight to take home.

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Fiori

<h2>Asia Meets Israel</h2>
Located in the lively First Station compound, Station 9 is Jerusalem's premiere Asian fusion restaurant, taking the cuisines of China, Vietnam, Thailand and Japan and combining them with the flavors of the Israeli kitchen to create a truly delectable culinary experience.

The restaurant features a modern design with an open kitchen producing tantalizing aromas intertwined with touches of Asian influence, such as the bold color scheme, the ceiling mural, raw ingredients on the tables and conical hat decorations. Meanwhile, in the outdoor seating area, you can bask in the lively Israeli atmosphere of the First Station.

The menu is a proverbial gauntlet of enticing dishes that combine the various Asian and Israeli flavors to perfection.

Check out some of Station 9's signature dishes:
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 	<li>Bau Bau -- a fresh steamed bun with chipotle aioli, cilantro and chili with your choice of peking duck, fish, ground beef patty or spare ribs</li>
 	<li>Ramen with your choice of beef, chicken or duck</li>
 	<li>Green curry stir-fried noodles with vegetables and coconut milk</li>
 	<li>Spare ribs in a Japanese bbq sauce</li>
 	<li>Papaya salad</li>
 	<li>And so much more... (Don't forget to ask about dessert!)</li>
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<h3>Events at Station 9</h3>
Station 9 can accommodate many different types of private events and offers an ideal backdrop for events with an Asian motif.

And every Thursday, the restaurant takes on an extra-lively and youthful atmosphere with a DJ spinning lounge beats and cocktails flowing like water.

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Station 9

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Located in the lively First Station compound, Station 9 is Jerusalem's premiere Asian fusion restaurant.

Asia Meets Israel

<p style="text-align:justify;">Meat and Eat combines two passions: the passion for good meat and delicious taboun oven-baked bread. Steaks, hamburgers and a selection of different types of beef and chicken are served with quality bread and refreshing salads. &nbsp;The starters range from the oven-baked focaccia, to quinoa, chicken salads, stuffed vegetables, pastries stuffed with lamb, meat carpaccio, and corvina fish ceviche.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">Meat and Eat main courses mainly salute meat dishes: lamb, sirloin, entrecote, beef, chicken, and burgers, but fish is also available. &nbsp;Whoa - it is not only about meat and bread. Desserts at Meat and Eat are remarkable: apple crumble, cookielida, malabi, profiteroles, kadaif, chocolate mousse, and chocolate souffle.&nbsp;</p><h2 style="text-align:justify;">Private Events</h2><p style="text-align:justify;">Meat and Eat is available for private parties for up to 100 guests. A VIP room can host up to 30 guests. The decor is an eclectic mix of retro furniture scattered about and shared tables next to intimate areas and a modern bar. &nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://torisify-dev-cdn.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/rst-lechem-basar_jerusalem-menu_iskiyot_eng.pdf" title="Business Lunch Bargain: Meat &amp; Eat">Read about business lunch at Meat &amp; Eat&gt;&gt;</a></p><h3 style="text-align:justify;">Additional Information</h3><p style="text-align:justify;">Special business lunch deals are being served every Sunday-Thursday until 5:00 pm. Meat and Eat is certified Mehadrin kosher.</p>

Lechem Basar

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Meat and Eat Restaurant (Hebrew: Lechem Basar) at the First Station offers high quality dishes at affordable prices. In the spirit of its location, Meat and Eat combines new and old. 

Passion for meat and delicious oven-baked bread

<p style="text-align:justify;">Adom is located at the&nbsp;First Train Station&nbsp;compound, a cultural and entertainment complex. &nbsp;The menu is inspired by Italian, French and Mediterranean cookingand includes wines from around the world.&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align:justify;">Adom’s ever-changing menu features seafood, fish, fine meats, fresh salads, and pasta. &nbsp;On a warm evening, you can sit outdoors on the old train platform at the entrance to the restaurant, overlooking this remarkable historic complex. A trip to Adom encompasses excellent food, fine spirits, a unique Jerusalem atmosphere, and excellent service. The restaurant also offers a menu with light snacks for late at night and even a kid's plate.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">Adom is a great place to enjoy a good meal or a glass of fine wine in a lively, yet elegant setting.</p>

Adom

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Italian, French and Mediterranean cooking

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Top restaurants at the First station

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<p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Take your time touring the joyful markets at the </span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.itraveljerusalem.com/lobby/first-station"><span style="font-weight:400;">First Station</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">. Daily, numerous local artists, designers, and creators gather in this area and offer their creativity for sale, in the unique atmosphere of the First Station.</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-weight:400;">All of this creates a unique experience, unlike anything else. Enjoy a day outdoors while shopping for items you won’t find anywhere else: jewelry, handmade and designer handbags and purses, beautiful clothing, and accessories that will help you to stand out. The market offers numerous works of art and collectibles from back in the day.</span></p><h2>What will you find at our Designers Fair?</h2><ul><li>Bags</li><li>Jewelry</li><li>Ceramics</li><li>Photography</li><li>Second-hand clothes... and much more!</li></ul>

The First Station Markets

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If you get hungry while taking in all this richness, you can have some exceptional local street food that will contribute to the experience. Any day is a festival day at the First Station markets, so don’t hesitate to plunge into it from noon to sundown.

Designer clothes, collectibles, gifts and more

<p>&nbsp;<strong>What happens here on Saturday?</strong></p><ul><li>Jamboree games and soap bubbles for toddlers, at no cost! Every Saturday from 10 AM – 3 PM</li><li>Street circus – juggling, clowning, and lots of fun for the whole family in two rounds: 11 AM and 5:30 PM.</li><li>Live shows - change every Saturday Night! At 8 PM</li></ul>

Saturday Events at the First Station Complex in Jerusalem

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Shabbat at the First Station Complex in Jerusalem is genuinely special: children running around with joy and their parents walking leisurely create a pleasant and special atmosphere.

Family fun every Saturday

<p class="western" align="left">Join a unique experience in a magical place in the heart of Jerusalem that aims to preserve the city's history – the <a href="https://itraveljerusalem.com/near-old-city/the-first-station/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">First Station Complex</a>!</p>

<h3 class="western" align="left">Secrets of Jerusalem</h3>
<strong>New Escape game experience brought to you by the First Station Complex!</strong>
<ul>
 	<li>Secrets of Jerusalem is a game set. Parts of the kit include the game booklet, accessories, and appendices.</li>
 	<li>Where to buy it? <a href="https://www.firststation.co.il/jerusalem-secrets/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Online</a> or at Cabana Bar! You'll find the kit between the main entrance and the heart of the station.</li>
 	<li>When to purchase? Seven days a week, from 9 AM. to 23 PM.</li>
 	<li>The cost of the kit - NIS 89 only!</li>
 	<li>The length of the game is two hours of fun and challenging experience.</li>
 	<li>For how many participants? We recommend buying a set for up to 5. Are you a bigger group? Split into teams and compete with each other!</li>
 	<li>The game can be played throughout the day-24/7!</li>
 	<li>Have you encountered a problem? Something doesn't work out for you? You can always use the <a href="https://www.firststation.co.il/jerusalemsecrets-clues/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">clues</a> to help you to crack the secret code!</li>
</ul>

Secrets of Jerusalem - The New Escape game experience at the First Station Complex

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Events at the First Station

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<h2>About St. Andrew's Scottish Guesthouse</h2>
St. Andrew's Scottish Guesthouse (some refer to it affectionately as “The Scottie”) is a quaint getaway down the road from Jerusalem’s First Station (the renewed old train station), and facing the walls of the Old City. It is set inside the historic St. Andrews Church which was built in the late 1920's as a memorial for the Scottish soldiers killed in World War I.

The Scottish Guesthouse provides guests with a warm Christian welcome and traditional Scottish hospitality, offering 19 rooms, some of which are family-sized. Many of the rooms have balconies facing the Old City; others offer views of the church’s secluded garden. Wireless internet and parking are free for guests.

The guesthouse is within walking distance of the Old City and Jerusalem’s hip shopping district in the German Colony, on Emek Refaim Street. And just a 20-minute walk uphill and you're at center city's Ben Yehuda Street.

St. Andrews Scottish Guesthouse

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A guesthouse in the historic St. Andrews Church

<h2>About The Inbal Jerusalem</h2><div>The Inbal offers you a personal introduction to the enchanting story of Jerusalem. At the doorstep of 3,000 years of history and against the scenic background of the walls of the Old City, a visit to The Inbal is an inspirational journey that draws you in – a rare encounter that combines the unique intensity of Jerusalem, with an exquisite and luxurious tranquility.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>The Inbal – a deluxe, five-star accommodation that sits at the very heart of this thriving, bustling city, is situated in walking distance to the Jerusalem’s historical, religious, and cultural centers, adjacent to the gardens of Liberty Bell Park, and conveniently close to the restaurants and attractions of the First Train Station and Emek Refaim Street. Its proximity to the Old City tempts you to explore the historic sites, visit museums, enjoy the picturesque coffee shops – and experience the magic of Jerusalem.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>The Inbal offers a selection of immensely comfortable and generously proportioned luxury rooms and suites, and provides a wide range of exclusive amenities and services – including gourmet restaurants, a first-class spa and fitness center, a heated, semi-Olympic pool, artisan and designer shops, and a synagogue active on Shabbat and holidays. We also provide free underground parking, concierge services, and more.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Whether you are looking for a romantic getaway, going on a quick business trip, or planning a family vacation, we invite you to indulge yourself at The Inbal in an authentic and purely elegant Jerusalem experience.</div><div><p>Enjoy the ultimate in hospitality, immersing yourself in that rare mosaic of intriguing colors, sounds, tastes, and smells that Jerusalem offers. Join us for an unforgettable stay in Jerusalem – here at The Inbal.</p><h2>Spa &amp; Fitness</h2><p>How about an indulging spa treatment at the hotel's couple's room with a large hot tub and chocolate fondue? <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.itraveljerusalem.com/activity/inbal-hotel-spa-and-fitness">Inbal Hotel Spa &amp; Fitness</a> offers guests a relaxing and pampering health experience. The spa provides a variety of luxurious spa treatments by experienced masseuses. If you're more into fitness and sports, you will also find a heated swimming pool and cutting-edge training equipment at the hotel's state-of-the-art fitness center.</p></div><p><strong>Contact the spa:</strong>&nbsp;+972-72-3944592</p><h2>The Lounge and the O2 Restaurant</h2><p>Enjoy a drink or a quality Jerusalem meal at the luxurious <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.itraveljerusalem.com/eat-drink/coffee-bar-inbal-hotel">Lounge</a>. The Lounge's new menu is full of amazing entrees, meat skewers, and other dishes meant for die-hard foodies. You can also visit the O2 restaurant and experience the authentic Israeli atmosphere, local delicacies, spices, and aroma. The O2 serves freekeh, spices, and Baladi vegetables that accompany mouth-watering meat, fish, and other traditional meat meals, all grilled up to perfection.</p><h2>Private &amp;&nbsp;Business Events at Inbal Hotel</h2><p>Looking for the ideal setting for your special occasion? Inbal Hotel offers elegant event facilities for intimate and large-scale celebrations: birthdays, anniversaries, bar/bat mizvahs, weddings, corporate events, gala dinners, and more. The hotel's ballroom can accommodate up to 550 guests in a banquet style, or 650 guests for a cocktail reception. If you're looking for something a bit more intimate, you will also find private dining spaces for 20-200 guests with luxurious amenities and personalized service. The hotel's catering services are provided by the hotel's Executive Chef and his expert staff, who will ensure your event will run smoothly and in a spectacular fashion.</p><p style="font-weight:400;">Are you planning a large international conference, a small meeting, a training session, or a seminar? The Inbal Jerusalem Hotel offers premium facilities suitable for various engagements. With clients as diverse as El Al, Teva, the annual Conference of Presidents, and SMX Israel, the Inbal has one of the most extensive conference facilities for events and conventions in Jerusalem. Versatile and tech-friendly, our elegant venues, state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment, exquisite cuisine, and experienced, dedicated staff allow you to maximize the effectiveness of every event. Are you planning a large international conference, a small meeting, a training session, or a seminar? The Inbal Jerusalem Hotel offers premium facilities suitable for a wide range of engagements.</p><p style="font-weight:400;"><strong>Contact to plan an event:</strong>&nbsp;+972-72-3944560</p><p style="font-weight:400;"><img class="alignnone wp-image-100077" src="https://torisify-dev-cdn.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/htl-inbal-logo-1.jpg" alt="htl-inbal-logo" width="200" height="114"></p><p style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-size:10px;">Photos:&nbsp;Assaf Pinchuk</span></p>

The Inbal Hotel Jerusalem

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The Inbal offers a selection of immensely comfortable luxury rooms and suites, and provides a wide range of exclusive amenities and services – including gourmet restaurants, a first-class spa and fitness center, a heated, semi-Olympic pool, designer shops, and a synagogue.

A luxury hotel near the Old City

<h2>An unforgettable stay in the heart of Jerusalem</h2><p>Isrotel is proud to present a new luxurious accommodation, towering over nine stores of 230 incredible rooms equipped with accordance with the highest standards of hospitality. Located in proximity to the main attraction sites of the city, the Orient hotel is precisely what you need to enjoy the perfect stay in the most fascinating city ever. During your stay, you can easily visit the Old City, the Western Wall, Mahane Yehuda Market, The First Station mall, Mishkenot Sha‘ananim, the Sultan’s Pool, and other incredible gems of Jerusalem. What’s stands out in this new accommodation, is the special design that falls in line with the most advanced modern architecture, combined with oriental and symbolic of Jerusalem, crafted with fine raw materials of natural stone, glass, and wood. This gives the hotel its special and unforgettable vibe.&nbsp;</p><p>The place also offers a wide events hall, sprawled over 800 square meters, a leisure area located on the roof with a swimming pool, and a fine restaurant. Don’t miss the opportunity to relax and contribute to your health in the spa of the hotel, including sauna, gym, jacuzzi, a designated lounge for relaxation, and more. The hotel offers an adjoined paid parking lot. The new Isrotel Orient Jerusalem offers a new level of leisure of unmet quality and a VIP atmosphere of the highest level, including excellent facilities and numerous surprises for the guests.</p>

Isrotel Exclusive Collection: Orient Jerusalem Hotel

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An unforgettable stay in the heart of Jerusalem

<h2>About RAFAEL RESIDENCE</h2>
Rafael Residence has introduced a new trend in hotel accommodations to Jerusalem – the full-service apartment. Located in the Baka neighborhood, adjacent to the lively German Colony, the Rafael Residence offers the feeling of living in Jerusalem to the vacationer or business traveler.

A short walk brings you to the German Colony and its picturesque main thoroughfare, Emek Refaim Street, lined with cafes, shops and restaurants but those staying at the Rafael Residence need go no further than the Grand Café / Waffle Bar, the hotel’s resident eatery. Other amenities include laundry service, shopping area, and a synagogue opposite the residence, taxi orders &amp; babysitter. The suites’ separate dining area, living area and bedroom offer an alternative to traditional one-big-room hotel accommodations.

The hotel’s suites are designed simply, with comfort taking precedence in details such as televisions in the bedroom and the living room. The Garden Suites are equipped with a small garden porch. The two-bedroom penthouse takes up the entire third floor of a building and is equipped with a magnificent balcony, offering a lovely view of Jerusalem. There is one penthouse in each of the hotel’s three buildings to go along with its 34 total suites.

All suites are nonsmoking. In addition all Rafael residence guests receive a 10% discount at the "Grand Café."

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Rafael Residence

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<h2 style="text-align:justify;">About&nbsp;Villa Ba’Moshava</h2><p style="text-align:justify;">Every guest at Villa is treated like a VIP. Upon arrival, you will feel pampered immediately, as the multilingual staff offers refreshments before check-in. Breakfast is served at the cafés located near the hotel. Note that the hotel does not have a kashrut certificate.</p><h2>An outstanding location in one of the most magical neighborhoods of Jerusalem</h2><p style="text-align:justify;">The hotel is located in a historic preservation building in the heart of the historic neighborhood, often simply called “the Moshava,” on a quiet and pastoral side street, and moments from Emek Refaim, a pretty and vibrant avenue lined with trendy shops, restaurants, cafés, and amenities such as grocery and convenience stores.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">You'll be located near the chic First Station complex, a restored train station now a hub of cultural and culinary activity, and just a short trip by car, taxi, or public transportation to the city center, the Old City, and Mamilla Mall.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">Jerusalem is a vibrant city with attractions ranging from thousand-year-old historical sites to some of the best museums in the world. Make Villa Ba’Moshava your home base during your visit, and you know you’ll be comfortable, pampered, and in a beautiful and central location.</p>

Villa Brown Moshava

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Villa Ba’Moshava (ex-Arcadia Villa Ba’Moshava) is a boutique Jerusalem hotel in the heart of the German and Greek Colonies; it offers guests 24 superior rooms, including single, double, and family rooms, which are perfect for two adults and one child. Rooms with balconies are available.

A quaint hotel in the German Colony

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<p>Introducing the STAR CAR (formerly GO CAR): an exciting attraction combining driving an open electric vehicle through the beautiful alleys of Jerusalem and a digital guide to get to know the city. This combination gives participants an enriching experience, making your visit to Jerusalem truly memorable. The STAR CAR tour departs from the First Station Complex and goes all the way to the Old City – a must-see place, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The STAR CAR tour of the Old Town is a great way to get to know this important and sacred place for the main three religions of the world – while driving the coolest car you've ever seen.</p><h2>Get to know the STAR CAR</h2><p>STAR CAR is an open electric vehicle, built to allow you to breathe in the fresh mountain air of Jerusalem as you go. The STAR CAR also features a built-in digital screen that will show you exciting stories from Jerusalem's history. The STAR CAR tours depart from the First Station Complex (David Remez Street 4, adjacent to the Complex's parking lot) every two hours, from morning to late evening, all weekdays. Just choose the time and day that suits you and book a trip online or by phone! STAR CAR is the ultimate experience for families, couples looking for a new romantic experience, and for those who wish to experience Jerusalem in a special, different way.</p>

STAR CAR, Electric Car for an exceptional experience

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Enjoy a fun driving experience while visiting the most notable Jerusalem Sights!

Driving through the beautiful alleys of Jerusalem

<p>The park is adjacent to the Jerusalem First Station Complex by the Old City and Yes Planet. It's an exciting activity for guests of the city: families, couples, or co-workers. The park is an indoor-planned building, promising extreme and fun activity in any weather. The Jump Up park is the first trampoline complex held by traditional Jewish owners.</p><h2>The place offers you:</h2><ul><li>Trampolines for free jumping</li><li>Long jumping on trampolines</li><li>Square sponges pool</li><li>Jumping to a basket</li><li>An extreme sports facility in NINJA style</li><li>Fun, challenging climbing wall</li><li>A big, thoroughly equipped playground</li></ul><h2>Private events at Jump Up in Jerusalem</h2><p>Are you have a private event planned? The Jump Up park will be happy to have you, for Bar Mitzvah, Birthdays, fun days for families and co-workers, corporate events, and more. Fill the form below, and the staff of the compound will get back to you with all the details! <strong>Birthdays:</strong> come celebrate at Jump Up — a 2.5 hours party at the most bouncy and fun compound with all of your family and friends. Our birthday package includes:</p><ul><li>1.5 hours of activity</li><li>A private room (for events with 20 participants and more)</li><li>A digital invitation you can send to your guests</li><li>Non-slip socks</li><li>Dry-fit shirt as a gift to the birthday boy or girl</li><li>A voucher for the second hour for free or 100 ILS off the price for future events.</li><li>4 coffee vouchers for the event hosts</li><li>Fun additions: magnet photos, Sumo activity</li></ul><p><strong>Bar/Bat Mitzvah:</strong> The whole compound will be available for you for 3.5 hours of fun and joy for the whole family and friends (up to 90 guests). You’ll receive a cool digital invitation to the event, a professional team to operate the event for you and make some noise at your party. Pizzas, snacks, sweets, and cold beverages will be served to the guests, and our DJ will bring it up with fun music. Additionally, you can participate in a cool Sumo activity. Every guest receives a pair of non-slip socks and a voucher for a free second hour or 100 ILS off the price for future events.</p>

Jump Up: Trampoline and Extreme Park

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The Jump Up compound in Jerusalem invites you to enjoy unique trampoline parks, splaying over an impressive area of 2,000 square meters. 

<p>&nbsp;We invite you to a personal and in-depth introduction with a man who greatly influenced the shaping of the State of Israel. Menachem Begin, the initiator of peace with Egypt, who opened the door of Israeli society, to all of its member, asked to be remembered, above all else, as someone who prevented a civil war. He was a brave soldier, who proudly worked for the future and security of the Jewish people in Israel. A humble and valued leader, who in his will requested to be buried alongside his fellow soldier on the Mount of Olives.&nbsp;</p><p>The Menachem Begin Heritage Center holds cultural and educational activities, museum tours and outdoor tours, and research activities at its campus in Jerusalem and its branches in the north, south and center of the country. You’re welcome to join our journey! &nbsp; The Begin Museum: The museum tour lays out the story of Menachem Begin's life and legacy. Come and take part in an exceptional audio-visual experience that invites you to get toi know the fascinating life story of one of the most prominent leaders in the history of the country. This is an invitation to a personal, unmediated journey with Menachem Begin, where you can hear his voice and read from his writings. Together we will go through the different chapters of his life: we will walk with him through the streets of his childhood in Europe, we will attend a meeting of Irgun leaders, sit on the couch in his living room, hear his famous speeches in the square, join an election rally and accompany him in his dramatic moments as Prime Minister. Pieces of the history of the State of Israel are woven throughout the visit.&nbsp;</p><p>A walk in the museum is not just an encounter with Menachem Begin's personal journey, but an encounter with the story of us all! Experiential activities for the general public: Content and practical experience come together on an activity day with a Jerusalem feel. In the beating heart of Jerusalem, before a magical view, fascinating layers of history are folded. The Begin Center is a perfect place to start your tour around the city and enjoy a variety of activities throughout Jerusalem. The streets surrounding the Begin Center are revived with a variety of activities offered to groups and private visitors: Walking tours combining actors or musicians, Bar / Bat Mitzvah celebrations, cultural performances, team-building days and more.&nbsp;</p><p>Contact us and together we can build an exciting, enriching and experiential day, tailored to the needs of the group. Content and cultural events: A crossroads of cultures, perspectives, and people in an array of cultural events. The Begin Center is a vibrant cultural center which invites an encounter with the human diversity that only Jerusalem can offer ... The Center continuously hosts a variety of events for the public including lectures, seminars, cultural evenings, book launches, tours, courses, and more.&nbsp;</p><p>We strive to offer the public a wide selection of lectures and in-depth series, from the best lecturers and researchers in the fields of history, security and the military, Zionism, religion, law, and more. The lectures, for Hebrew speakers and English speakers, are also held in various cities around the country from Be'er Sheva to Kiryat Shmona. To this end, the department holds seminars for groups of researchers which explore Menachem Begin's teachings and its relevance to belonging today, lectures for the general public, and conferences in collaboration with universities and research institutions. The center also publishes the writings of Menachem Begin and other national-liberal thinkers, and awards prizes for outstanding academic work as part of an annual competition.</p><p>Convention Center: The perfect combination of location in the heart of Jerusalem, a unique view of the Old City, and a selection of halls for your event! The center provides a variety of solutions for business events and conferences, while customizing to the customer's needs. We offer a wide selection of halls for rent, including classrooms, conference and seminar rooms, and an auditorium which seats 300 people. All halls are equipped with advanced ICT equipment that enables high end conferences and offers complex technological solutions for each conference. You may add refreshments, receptions and full meals. The centers’ staff will accompany you, paying utmost attention to detail, all the way to the perfect event. Public parking is available near the Begin Center, as is public transportation from all over the city. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

Menachem Begin Heritage Center

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The Menachem Begin Heritage Center: Menachem Begin - Irgun commander, leader of the opposition in the Knesset, The sixth Prime Minister of Israel. The Menachem Begin Heritage Center is an education, tourism and research center that strives to pass on Menachem Begin's legacy.

Discover Menachem Begin's legacy

<p style="text-align:justify;">The park includes basketball courts, a roller-skating rink, playgrounds, a very climb-worthy dragon sculpture, and of course, the Train Theater, which stages puppet shows and other performances for children of all ages. Most importantly, Liberty Bell Park boasts plenty of grassy expanses and shaded areas.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">The Liberty Bell Park, one of Jerusalem’s largest, was created in 1976 in honor of the US bicentennial, and derives its name from the replica of Philadelphia’s famous Liberty Bell at its center. The park stretches from Emek Refaim in the German Colony to Jabotinsky Street and Keren Hayesod Street in Talbiyeh. It is across from the picturesque Yemin Moshe neighborhood, and only several minutes walk from many of the city’s luxury hotels including the Inbal – which overlooks the park – the King David, and Mamilla pedestrian mall.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">Next to the Liberty Park is <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.facebook.com/SkateparkJerusalem/">Jerusalem Skate Park</a> which has become a popular pace among teenagers and skateboard and roller blade lovers.</p>

Liberty Bell Park

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Liberty Bell Park is a great spot for a picnic and contains plenty of facilities for both kids and adults. 

Great outdoor spot for kids 

<h2 style="direction:ltr;text-align:justify;unicode-bidi:embed;">Fine Wine &amp; Magical Atmosphere</h2><p style="text-align:justify;">For the first time in a long time, the windmill is now open to the general public and welcomes you to enjoy the high-quality wine produced by Jerusalem Vineyard Wineries - Jerusalem's leading winery: taste from the winery's extensive wine collection; order soft drinks and coffee alongside tasty refreshments; stroll along the windmill's terrace admiring the breathtaking view of the picturesque Mishkanot Sha'ananim and the walls of the Old City.</p><h2 style="direction:ltr;text-align:justify;unicode-bidi:embed;">What's Waiting for You?</h2><p style="text-align:justify;">Here you can learn about wine and its role in our lives. You can taste different wine samples, learn about the wines and purchase exquisite wine bottles -&nbsp;guided by Ariel Beer. The center is also a great place to just spend some good and relaxing time with a glass of wine while admiring beautiful views. If you're looking for a place for an interesting group outing then you can also check out the center's fascinating wine workshops - brilliant for groups of friends or employees. History enthusiasts will also enjoy the place: there's a special film about the biography of Moshe Montefiore and the settlement outside the Old City walls. All in all, if you're visiting Jerusalem, the visitor center at Montefiore Windmill is a must-see.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">Jerusalem Vineyard Wineries wines are made under the supervision of winemaker Sam Soroka, who has recently launched a new wine collection inspired by Montefiore Windmill and Mishkanot Sha'ananim. The collection focuses on unique blends and the pairing of different grape varieties with the Mediterranean climate.</p><h2 style="direction:ltr;text-align:justify;unicode-bidi:embed;">Private &amp; Business Events at&nbsp;Jerusalem Vineyard Wineries Visitor Center</h2><p style="text-align:justify;">The new&nbsp;Jerusalem Vineyard Wineries Visitor Center is the perfect place for hosting a private or business related event. If you're planning a product launch, gala night, birthday, pre-wedding photoshoot or any other milestone celebration, this is the right place for you. With the most beautiful views of Jerusalem,&nbsp;Jerusalem Vineyard Wineries Visitor Center offers a professional and attentive service with an exceptional menu and an option of incorporating a wine workshop or a guided tasting activity to your event, making it absolutely unforgettable.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"><img class="alignnone wp-image-57954 " src="https://torisify-dev-cdn.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/atr-jerusalemwineries-logo.png" alt="atr-jerusalemwineries-logo" width="365" height="340"></p>

Jerusalem Vineyard Wineries Visitor Center

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The Jerusalem Vineyard Wineries Visitor Center is situated in the famous Montefiore Windmill in Mishkanot Sha'ananim neighborhood

Enjoy great wine admiring the breathtaking views

Gallery 3+: First station Area Lobby

Things to do in and near the First Station

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A PLACE OF CULINARY AND CULTURE

The First Station is a hub for cultural entertainment and activities in Jerusalem, emphasizing the family-friendly variety. On any given day, you’ll find concerts, art galleries, lectures, performance art, and more, alongside a strong contingent of enjoyable dining options, such as the famous Adom or popular Landwer Café and Kitchen Station.

The First Station: