19/08/2024
History and culture in the Ben Gurion airport: learn
History and culture sites in the Ben Gurion airpor - learn about the area
If you have lived in Israel in recent years, you surely know that the whole subject of flights has intensified many times more than it was before. Today, the number of Israelis who fly abroad each year only increases, and quite a few even fly several times a year. For many, Israel is just a transit station on the way to and from freedom, but in fact it doesn't have to be that way. Around the airport there are lots of things to do, places to see, good restaurants and interesting attractions. It is certainly possible to turn the day of the flight, which is certainly a wasted and stressful day in a family group, into a day of fun and educational trip. Among other things, you can find fascinating historical sites in the immediate vicinity of the National Bank of Israel, ones that will add an educational aspect to your trip and enjoyment. It is recommended to reach the sites offered here by car, and if you don't have one, you can rent one through a car rental agency in Israel, so that you don't have to depend on the schedules of Public transportation as far as flying is concerned.
Credit: Dr. Avishai Teicher, from the pikiwiki website
The Rainbow Pool in Ramla
One of the surprising and unusual places in the central area is the archery pool in Ramla, which is about a twenty minute drive from the field. It is, unsurprisingly, an underground water reservoir built of arches, an instructive example of ancient Muslim architecture. The building itself is over one thousand two hundred years old, and has withstood all the ravages of time. Today it is possible to visit the place, learn about it, and even sail in boats inside the reservoir. It is important to note that this is a short stay, so it is suitable as a spot to visit before a flight, or as part of a longer trip in the area (can be combined with the next destination).
Lod Mosaic Archaeological Center
During one of the construction expansion projects in the city of Lod, an amazing find was discovered. One of the largest, most beautiful and most complete mosaics preserved from antiquity. It is about 1800 years old, its area is close to 150 square meters (!), and it contains descriptions of animals, vegetation and even boats. It was displayed in many museums around the world (including famous ones such as the Metropolitan in New York and the Louvre in Paris), and is currently displayed in the Archaeological Center in Lod. Along with it, a wide variety of archaeological findings from this ancient and important city are described in the museum. In addition to the mosaic itself, the center has developed and continues to develop a variety of activities and interactive programs in order to make it accessible to children. It is a fascinating and fun pastime for all ages, and one that allows you to get to know new sides in places we didn't know. It is certainly possible to combine with a visit to the pool of arches in Ramla mentioned above.
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Credit: Dr. Avishi Teicher, from the pikiwiki website
hand to armour
On one road and close to the Latron interchange, a twenty-minute drive from Tel Aviv, is one of the most famous and interesting memorial sites to visit. The Armored Corps heritage site, the one that tells the stories of the heavy corps that protected and still protects us all, is a fascinating and exciting place for children And adults alike. You can get an impression of the ancient citadel and the battles that took place on it, you can learn about the history of the Israeli Armored Corps and the famous battles it took part in, and of course see and touch a huge variety of armored vehicles from different periods. This is an interesting connection, between the tanks and the armor and the router "C, and one that can deepen the experience of the trip and the connection to the roots.
Ayalon Institute
If you want to create a significant and educational dissonance for you and your children, it is highly recommended to visit the Ayalon Institute in Rehovot, a little less than half an hour's drive from Tel Aviv, before or after a flight abroad. The reason for this is that this institute will expose you and the children to one of the most significant chapters in the struggle for the independence of the people of Israel in their country, through the exposure of a weapons production site for the Palmach. The institute is located in Slick, which is located about eight meters below the ground, where dozens of teenagers worked to produce millions of bullets Weapons in the years before the establishment of the state. The site tells the story of the determination, the sense of mission and the ability to make dangerous decisions in a fateful period. For the children, an audio-visual show opens, and an entrance into a wonderful world that will connect them to the complex past of the State of Israel, while they enjoy its development. The accelerator.
Credit: Dr. Avishai Teicher, from the pikiwikiwebsite
Children's Museum in Holon
If you are flying with children, and in fact even if you are not, you can use the hours before the flight to visit this fascinating museum. A multitude of exhibits and items, such that children can actually touch and understand them, in diverse and fascinating fields. Here, unlike other museums you know, the visitors are not just passive spectators but are actually part of the performance and the exhibition. In addition, a group of adults will also be able to enjoy the various exhibits in the museum, such as "Dialogue in the Dark" (about the world of the blind), "Please Touch" (about the world of the deaf), and a host of other fascinating exhibits that expose you to worlds you didn't know about.
