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Sunday, September 26, 2010

JERUSALEM BOTANICAL GARDENS

 

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The Jerusalem Botanical Gardens are  situated in Yehuda Burla Street, close to the Hebrew University campus at Givat Ram, and round the corner from  the Israel Museum and the Bible Lands Museum.

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It is  a delight to visit at any time of the year , but especially  at Autumn / Fall/Sukkot time  when the leaves are starting to fall and the  bright shots of color contrast the greens and grays .

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Take a ride in the mini train and then alight and take a long walk along the paths and winding stairs which  will lead you from one section to the next.

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The gardens are divided into the different  continents of the world each with plants and flowers indigenous to their area with a large central lake and visitors center.

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There is also a tropical greenhouse and a special Butterfly House which  has been reopened just for Chol Homed Sukkot.

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Descriptions and explanations are given in English and HebrewIMG_1065 IMG_1113

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ENJOY YOUR VISIT