Kennedy Memorial: at the southwestern outskirts of Jerusalem, the monument is dedicated to the memory of the assassinated President. Fifty pillars (one for each of the states) separated by long, thin glass windows sweep upwards in the shape of a circular trunk that doesn't climb very high when the enormity of its diameter is taken into account. It resembles a truncated tree and symbolizes a life cut short it's also there to remind one of the late Senator Robert Kennedy. An eternal flame burns at the very centre.
(Bus to Moshav Aminadav. Also coach tours)

Kidron Valley: also known as the Valley of Jehoshaphat, sits below the southern Walls between the City of David and the Mount of Olives. From one or two points in the valley, Jerusalem appears as a city rising from an abyss, a mound of houses precariously balanced on a slope. According to the Moslems, the Judgement Day line separating good from evil will stretch over this valley. Most famous sites here are: Tombs of Absalom, Beni Hezir, Zechariah, and the Gihon Spring.
(Bus No. 1)

Knesset (Parliament): Rehov Eliezer Kaplan, opposite Israel Museum. Opened 1966. Giant Menorah (seven-branched candelabrum) outside, depicting events of Jewish history, sculpted by Benno Elkan and gift of British Parliament. Entrance gates by late Jerusalemite, David Palombo. Reception hall tapestries by Marc Chagall. Government buildings nearby. Guided tours Sun. and Thurs. (when no sittings) 8.30 a.m. - 2.30 p.m. Passport or other form of identity requested.
(Bus Nos. 9, 24)

L.A. Mayer Memorial Museum for Islamic Art: 2 Rehov Hapalmach. A very attractive museum comprising about 3,000 items representing the art of Islamic countries through the ages. There is also a collection of European watches and clocks and an archive and research library. Open: Sun, Mon, Wed, Thurs. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tues. 4-8 p.m., Fri, Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Entrance fee. T
(Bus No. 15, Walk No. 2)

*The Latin Patriarchate: On the road of the same name, between Jaffa Gate and New Gate. Established in the 11th century, its activities were suspended when the Crusaders were banished and the Patriarch went into exile. St. Saviour's Convent was built in the mid-16th century following the expulsion of the Franciscans from Mt. Zion. It is a self-contained unit comprising printing press, bakery, wine cellar and so on.

Liberty Bell Garden: Rehov Jabotinsky, across the road from the Montefiore Windmill. Established on the 200th anniversary of U.S. independence, it includes a replica of the Liberty Bell, a puppet theatre, roller-skating rink, and sports facilities.
(Bus Nos. 4, 5, 7, 14, 15, 18, 21)

*Lions' Gate: named after lions carved in relief on both sides. Built 1538-39. Tradition says Suleiman the Magnificent ordered lions sculpted following his dream that he would be eaten by lions unless he built the Old City walls. Israeli troops first entered Old City through here in Six Day War. Also called St. Stephen's Gate as he is said to have been martyred nearby.
(Walk No. 3. Bus Nos. 1 and 42 or 43 from Damascus Gate)

*Lithostrotos: An enclosed part of a Roman road within the Ecce Homo Convent of the Sisters of Zion. Where Jesus was tried publicly and mocked by Roman soldiers.
(Walk No. 3)