Mini Israel is in the Ayalon Valley a short driving distance from the Armored Corps Memorial and Museum.essive Mini Israel. It is a pretty park with over 385 very realistic miniature models of buildings and sites in Israel. These include religious sites such as the Western Wall and Church of the Holy Sepulcher, historic landmarks such as Massada, Acco and Dome of the Rock, and modern Israeli icons including the Knesset building and Tel Aviv skyscrapers, and cultural and natural sites.
Signs identify each model with brief information that helpfully summarizes the main aspect of each place. A QR code is available for more detailed information. If those familiar with many of the places, it is very helpful to have a complete overview of buildings, such as churches, to appreciate their architectural splendor. Otherwise, one may be only familiar with a section of the building. And if one is not so familiar with Israel, this provides a wonderful overview of what the country has to offer.
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Directions: Enter “Mini Israel” into Waze and click on “מיני ישראל.”
Admission: The park is open from Sunday to Thursday from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. and on Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission from age 2 and upwards is 86 NIS, retirees 76 NIS and there is a family rate for 4 people of 280 NIS. An area map is provided. A cafeteria sells drinks and snacks. Their phone number is 1-700 559 559. This is their website.
Public transport: Enter “Min Israel Park” and click on “פארק מיני ישראל.” The closest bus stop is between 450 meter to 1.6 km away.
Western Wall and Dome of the Rock. Some of the models include figures.
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