Yad Yashem: Mt. of Remembrance, near Mt. Herzl. Memorial to Martyrs and Heroes of the Holocaust. Hall of Remembrance with mosaic floor inscribed with names of twenty-two largest concentration and death camps under Nazis. Eternal flame and vault with victims' ashes. Permanent exhibition devoted to Nazi anti-Semitism and propaganda in the context of the history of the Holocaust. Pillar of Heroism, 23 m. high with inscriptions recalling deeds of valour. Central Archives and Library of Holocaust and Jewish Resistance. There is an art gallery of Holocaust works, as well as various sculptures commemorating the martyrs. Avenue of Righteous Gentiles leading to memorial buildings has trees planted in honour of non-Jews who risked their lives to save Jews. Be sure to visit the Hall of Names, the Children's Memorial and the Valley of the Communities. The name Yad Vashem comes from Isaiah 56:5. Open: Sun.-Thurs. 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Fri. 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Entrance free.
(Bus Nos. 13, 16, 17, 17a, 18, 20, 21, 23, 24, 26, 27, 39, 40 to Mt. Herzl)

Y.M.C.A. (West): Rehov David Hamelekh. One of the consequences of the re-unification of Jerusalem is that the city has two ``Y''s. The one in West Jerusalem was constructed in 1933 and is acknowledged as the most beautiful in the world. The bell tower houses the only carillon of bells in the Middle East, and famous carillon-players often give concerts during the summer. Apart from a gymnasium, a swimming pool, and other sporting facilities, it also serves as a moderately priced hotel with a restaurant and a snack-bar. See the city from the top of the well-known bell tower also see the copy of a 2nd-century mosaic map of the city. Bell tower open: 9 a.m.-2.30 p.m., entrance fee.
(Bus Nos. 15, 18, 21)

Zedekiah's Cave: This cave acquired its name from the legend that it was used as an escape route to Jericho by King Zedekiah when he attempted to escape the Chaldean army at the time of destruction of the First Temple. It is located below the Old City wall, next to Damascus Gate. The Freemasons call it ``King Solomon's Quarries'' because they believe it supplied the stone used to build the First Temple. Stones quarried from the cave were in fact used for important public buildings in Jerusalem from the First Temple period, and as recently as the beginning of the 20th century. The cave is about 1,000 metres in circumference. Sealed by the Turks in 1542, it was rediscovered accidentally in 1854. Entrance fee. Open: 9 a.m.-l p.m.
(Bus Nos. l, 27)

*Zion Gate: leads to Mt. Zion. Damaged by Palmach in May 1948, when breached to lift siege of Jewish Quarter. Plaque commemorates reopening by Israel Defence Forces engineers after Six Day War. Battle scars preserved to record history of the city.
(Walk No. 1. Bus No. l)

Zionist Confederation House Cultural Centre: Emile Botta St. (behind the King David Hotel). A historic building which has been restored to serve groups of Israelis and tourists. Programmes consist of lectures, musical performances, poetry readings, etc. Coffee shop and restaurant.
(Bus Nos. 18, 21)

Zoo: see Biblical Zoo.