Basilica of the Agony (Church of All Nations): on Jericho Road,
facing the Golden Gate. It was designed by the renowned Barluzzi around the
Rock of the Agony on which Jesus went down on his knees to pray prior to his
arrest. Its 12 cupolas give the church a strikingly unusual roof the mosaic
over the entrance is extraordinary, and the mosaics inside are also worth
noting.
Theodosius I built a basilica here (4th century) destroyed in 614, it was
rebuilt by the Crusaders, then destroyed again by Saladin. Franciscans
consecrated the present church in 1924 the small enclosed garden is beautifully
kept and forms part of the larger area of Gethsemane. Open from 8 a.m. to 12
p.m. and from 2.30 p.m. to sunset. Easiest access from the Old City is down
through Lions' Gate. One can also walk down from Dung Gate, but the road is a
narrow one and not at all suitable for pedestrians. (Walk No. 4. Bus Nos. 1 and
42 or 43 from Damascus Gate)
Bernard M. Bloomfield Science Museum: Ruppin St., Givat Ram. Opened in
1992, the first exhibition here explores the world of motion, with plenty of
hands-on exhibits to try out. Open: Mon., Wed., Thurs. 10.00 a.m.-6 p.m., Tues.
10.00 a.m.-8.00 p.m., Fri. 10.00 a.m.-1 p.m., Sat. 10.00 a.m.-3 p.m., Sun.
closed. Entrance fee.
(Bus Nos. 9, 24, 28)
Bethany: a small settlement on the Jericho Road at the outskirts of
Jerusalem. The new Franciscan Church of St. Lazarus is dedicated to the man
raised from the dead by Jesus. Crusader remains, Lazarus's tomb and the
400-or-so-year-old mosque near it should also be seen.
(Route No. 1 )
Bethpage: on the eastern side of the Mount of Olives, the Monastery was
built by Franciscans in the late 19th century and is today the starting point
for the Palm Sunday (Easter) procession. Jesus' last ride to Jerusalem started
here and the rock from which he mounted the donkey is thought to be the one
shown with scenes from his life painted on it.
Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design: Mt. Scopus, within the university campus.
Israel's only art and design college, Bezalel was founded in 1906, and its
graduates have had a profound influence on Israeli art. Subjects taught include
fine art, architecture, industrial design, ceramics, gold and silversmithing,
environmental design and graphic design as well as photography, animation and
video. Tours by arrangement.
(Bus Nos. 4a, 9, 23, 26, 28)
Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem: 25 Granot St., Givat Ram. Opened in 1992,
this museum houses one of the world's most important collections of objects
representing the cultures and civilizations of the ancient lands of the Bible.
On view in the striking building are seals, bronzes, ivories, mosaics,
sarcophagi, stelae and other artefacts. Open: Sun., Mon., Tues., Thurs. 9.30
a.m.- 5.30 p.m., Wed. 1.30 p.m.-9.30 p.m., Fri. 9.30 a.m-2.00 p.m., Sat. 11.00
a.m.-3.00 p.m. Entrance fee.
(Bus. Nos. 9, 17,24)
The Tisch Family Biblical Zoo and Zoological Gardens: Malha. Recently
moved to more spacious grounds. Houses many species of animals and birds common
in the Land of Israel during biblical times. This modern and innovative zoo
blends exquisitely into its mountain surroundings and features varied and
imaginative animal exhibits, built around a spacious pond and waterfalls. See
the elephants and the audio-visual programme use the train service and the
computer terminals. Open every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Entrance fee.
(Bus No. 26)
Binyenei Ha'ooma (Jerusalem Convention Centre): opposite Central Bus
Station. Seats more than 3,000 people. Venue for World Zionist Congress,
Eurovision Song Contest, Israel Song Festival and other major events.
(Bus Nos.1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 1l, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28,
29, 31 , 32, 33, 35, 36, 37, 39, 40, 50)
Botanical Gardens: Ruppin St., Givat Ram. Rare plants in an area of 120
dunams. Open daily. Entrance free.
(Bus Nos. 9, 17, 17a, 24)
Boys Town: 20 Rav Frank St., Bayit Vegan. Campus and educational community
of 1,300 boys in a Tora and technology environment. Free tours by appointment
only. Sun. - Thurs. 10 a.m. - 12 noon, 2-4 p.m.
(Bus Nos. 16, 39, 40)
British Military Cemetery: northern base of Mt. Scopus, next to Hadassah
Hospital. Final resting place of those who fell in Palestine campaign, World
War I.
(Bus Nos. 4, 4a, 9, 26, 28)
Bukharan Quarter: established towards the end of the 19th century by
wealthy Jewish immigrants determined to preserve the distinct customs of their
native Bukhara (subsequently incorporated in the U.S.S.R.). See the Baba Tama
Synagogue (on Rehov Habukharim near the Turkish baths).
(Bus Nos. 3, 4, 9, 27, 35, 36, 37, 39, 40)
Burnt House: 2 Tiferet St., Jewish Quarter. Archaeological museum in the
ruins of house that was burnt a month after the Second Temple was destroyed in
70 CE. Multi-slide show - English: 9.30, 11.30, 1.30, 3.30. Hebrew: 10.30,
12.30, 2.30, 4 p.m. French and Spanish by arrangement. Open Sun.-Thurs. 9 a.m.
- 5 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Entrance fee.
(Walk No. 1. Bus Nos. 1, 38)