Mishknot Sha'ananim - NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
The Mishkenot Sha’ananim Guest House is situated in the picturesque Yemin Moshe neighborhood, walking or brief traveling distance from Jerusalem’s cultural and amusement centres and its sacred and historic sites, including:
Amusement Centres: The German Colony, Ben-Yehuda Pedestrian Mall, Nahalat Shiva, the recently renovated Shlomzion Hamalka Street and the area surrounding the Russian Compound offer numerous opportunities for amusement and entertainment, including nightclubs, pubs, restaurants and caf?s.
Picturesque Neighborhoods: Yemin Moshe, established in 1891, maintains its original character to this day. Besides Mishkenot Sha’ananim, its attractions include a windmill constructed by Moses Montefiore for the Jews of Jerusalem and a burial cave attributed to the family of Herod. At its outskirts are the King David Hotel and the YMCA building, one of the city’s finest architectural creations, with an observation tower providing a breathtaking view of Jerusalem and environs. Nearby are several of Jerusalem’s most exquisite neighborhoods: Talbieh, Mahane Israel and the German Colony.
Museums: Jerusalem is home to many museums. The Israel Museum, the country’s largest and most prestigious museum, includes the Shrine of the Book, where the Dead Sea Scrolls are displayed. Other outstanding museums are the Natural History Museum, Science Museum, Yad Vashem Museum, Rockefeller Museum, Bible Lands Museum, L. A. Mayer Institute of Islamic Art, Old Yishuv Court Museum and the U. Nahon Museum of Italian Jewish Art.
The Old City: The Guest House is only a short walk from the Jaffa Gate, a convenient starting point for a stroll through the Old City. Visitors may walk along the walls of the Old City and visit its many sites and attractions, including the Western Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Temple Mount and its Islamic shrines (the Dome of the Rock and the Al-Aqsa Mosque), the Tower of David and its museum of the history of Jerusalem (Tel: 02-626-5310) and the Western Wall Tunnels (tours by advance arrangement: Tel: 02-627-6777 or 02-627-1333).
Jerusalem Cinematheque and Environs: The Cinematheque is situated to the south of Mishkenot Sha’ananim. Nearby are the Khan Theater, St. Andrew’s Church and the old Jerusalem railway station. About one km. south of the Cinematheque is the 1.3 km. long Sherover Promenade, overlooking the Old City, modern Jerusalem and Judean Desert landscapes.
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The Mishkenot Sha’ananim Guest House is situated in the picturesque Yemin Moshe neighborhood, walking or brief traveling distance from Jerusalem’s cultural and amusement centres and its sacred and historic sites, including:
Amusement Centres: The German Colony, Ben-Yehuda Pedestrian Mall, Nahalat Shiva, the recently renovated Shlomzion Hamalka Street and the area surrounding the Russian Compound offer numerous opportunities for amusement and entertainment, including nightclubs, pubs, restaurants and caf?s.
Picturesque Neighborhoods: Yemin Moshe, established in 1891, maintains its original character to this day. Besides Mishkenot Sha’ananim, its attractions include a windmill constructed by Moses Montefiore for the Jews of Jerusalem and a burial cave attributed to the family of Herod. At its outskirts are the King David Hotel and the YMCA building, one of the city’s finest architectural creations, with an observation tower providing a breathtaking view of Jerusalem and environs. Nearby are several of Jerusalem’s most exquisite neighborhoods: Talbieh, Mahane Israel and the German Colony.
Museums: Jerusalem is home to many museums. The Israel Museum, the country’s largest and most prestigious museum, includes the Shrine of the Book, where the Dead Sea Scrolls are displayed. Other outstanding museums are the Natural History Museum, Science Museum, Yad Vashem Museum, Rockefeller Museum, Bible Lands Museum, L. A. Mayer Institute of Islamic Art, Old Yishuv Court Museum and the U. Nahon Museum of Italian Jewish Art.
The Old City: The Guest House is only a short walk from the Jaffa Gate, a convenient starting point for a stroll through the Old City. Visitors may walk along the walls of the Old City and visit its many sites and attractions, including the Western Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Temple Mount and its Islamic shrines (the Dome of the Rock and the Al-Aqsa Mosque), the Tower of David and its museum of the history of Jerusalem (Tel: 02-626-5310) and the Western Wall Tunnels (tours by advance arrangement: Tel: 02-627-6777 or 02-627-1333).
Jerusalem Cinematheque and Environs: The Cinematheque is situated to the south of Mishkenot Sha’ananim. Nearby are the Khan Theater, St. Andrew’s Church and the old Jerusalem railway station. About one km. south of the Cinematheque is the 1.3 km. long Sherover Promenade, overlooking the Old City, modern Jerusalem and Judean Desert landscapes.
Cetegory: Jerusalem Neighborhoods > Mishkenot Shaananim Jerusalem
In 1966, thanks to the initiative of Teddy Kollek, then the newly elected Mayor of Jerusalem, the area of Mishkenot Sha’ananim was designated for restoration and preservation. Determined to single out and preserve Mishkenot’s unique history, Kollek set out to restore the original buildings and convert them into an artist’s retreat and international cultural centre. The Jerusalem Foundation planned and supervised the restoration.
Mishkenot Shaananim
The Free Jerusalem Encyclopedia
Jerusalem The historic Mishkenot Sha'ananim complex Nestling in the shadow of the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem, amidst carefully tended gardens, lies Mishkenot Sha'ananim - a 136 year-old building which has come into a new lease of life and is now an integral part of the city's cultural and artistic infrastructure. The name Mishkenot Sha'ananim, meaning "neighbourhood of the braves", Mishkenot Shaananim also named yemin moshe.
Jerusalem’s Mishkenot Shaananim is an international cultural and conference centre established by the Jerusalem Foundation.
History of Mishkenot Shaananim, Mishkenot Shaananim Jerusalem
This was the backdrop for Sir Moses Montefiore’s appearance, a man of exceptional vision who was determined to build the first Jewish community outside the Old City walls. To this end he purchased a piece of land on a hillside opposite the Old City and Mt. Zion in 1885, where he established Mishkenot Sha’ananim, which would become the cornerstone for modern day Jerusalem.
Over the years Mishkenot Shaananim has undergone a series of renovations.
History of Mishkenot Shaananim, Mishkenot Shaananim Jerusalem
This was the backdrop for Sir Moses Montefiore’s appearance, a man of exceptional vision who was determined to build the first Jewish community outside the Old City walls. To this end he purchased a piece of land on a hillside opposite the Old City and Mt. Zion in 1885, where he established Mishkenot Sha’ananim, which would become the cornerstone for modern day Jerusalem.
Over the years Mishkenot Shaananim has undergone a series of renovations.
Jerusalem’s Mishkenot Sha’ananim is an international cultural and conference centre established by the Jerusalem Foundation.
Jerusalem’s Mishkenot Sha’ananim is an international cultural and conference centre established by the Jerusalem Foundation.
The centre comprises The Konrad Adenauer Conference Centre which houses an auditorium, seminar rooms and a library, as well as a guesthouse for the creative, with 25 exclusive guest rooms that overlook the walls of the Old City.
The Centre serves as a venue for artistic and cultural activities in the spirit of dialogue, tolerance and pluralism. Among its activities are conferences devoted to cultures of the Mediterranean region, an international poetry festival, creative writing and poetry workshops, etc. At the Centre for Ethics, which is also part of Mishkenot Sha’ananim’s activities, numerous conferences and symposiums are held on ethics-related topics.
Over the years the guesthouse has hosted numerous distinguished and eminent Israeli and international artists who came to Jerusalem to create, or as guests of its cultural institutions.
Mishkenot Sha’ananim is housed in a famous historical building dating from 1860; it was the first residential building that Sir Moses Montefiore built for Jews outside the Old City walls. It is an inspiring and charming building, offering a spectacular view of the Tower of David, the Old City walls and the Judean Desert.
In 1973 the Jerusalem Foundation initiated the restoration of the historical building and the construction of the Mishkenot Sha’ananim guesthouse, which was rebuilt with the help and contributions of the Friends of the Jerusalem Foundation from all over the world.
The extensive restoration and building of Mishkenot Sha’ananim was completed in 2001, and since then it has become renowned for its dynamic cultural and artistic activities.
Jerusalem’s Mishkenot Sha’ananim is an international cultural and conference centre established by the Jerusalem Foundation.
The centre comprises The Konrad Adenauer Conference Centre which houses an auditorium, seminar rooms and a library, as well as a guesthouse for the creative, with 25 exclusive guest rooms that overlook the walls of the Old City.
The Centre serves as a venue for artistic and cultural activities in the spirit of dialogue, tolerance and pluralism. Among its activities are conferences devoted to cultures of the Mediterranean region, an international poetry festival, creative writing and poetry workshops, etc. At the Centre for Ethics, which is also part of Mishkenot Sha’ananim’s activities, numerous conferences and symposiums are held on ethics-related topics.
Over the years the guesthouse has hosted numerous distinguished and eminent Israeli and international artists who came to Jerusalem to create, or as guests of its cultural institutions.
Mishkenot Sha’ananim is housed in a famous historical building dating from 1860; it was the first residential building that Sir Moses Montefiore built for Jews outside the Old City walls. It is an inspiring and charming building, offering a spectacular view of the Tower of David, the Old City walls and the Judean Desert.
In 1973 the Jerusalem Foundation initiated the restoration of the historical building and the construction of the Mishkenot Sha’ananim guesthouse, which was rebuilt with the help and contributions of the Friends of the Jerusalem Foundation from all over the world.
The extensive restoration and building of Mishkenot Sha’ananim was completed in 2001, and since then it has become renowned for its dynamic cultural and artistic activities.
Mishkenot Sha Ananim Hotel, The historic Mishkenot Sha’ananim complex – in the picturesque Yemin Moshe neighborhood of Jerusalem – features a special guest house for artists, intellectuals and academics, within walking or brief traveling distance from Jerusalem’s cultural and entertainment centres and its sacred and historic sites.
The Mishkenot Sha Ananim Guest House, situated in an impressive building that embodies both simplicity and elegance, was officially dedicated in 1973. Its unique atmosphere encourages creativity and imparts a sense of serenity among its visitors. Over the years, the Guest House has welcomed many artists and intellectuals, including Nobel laureates and other world-renowned thinkers.
Following years of intensive use, the Jerusalem Foundation, with the assistance of friends of Konrad Adenauer, first Chancellor of the post-war Federal Republic of Germany, embarked on an extensive project to preserve and expand Mishkenot Sha’ananim and adapt the site to the needs of the third millennium. Work included preservation of the historic building and construction of a new wing, carved into the stone hillside, in which the Konrad Adenauer Conference Centre and Montefiore Restaurant are located, overlooking the breathtaking landscape of the Old City and surrounding area. Construction and preservation plans integrated traditional and modern building styles and materials, rendering Mishkenot Sha’ananim a symbol and living proof of Jerusalem’s vitality as a city of the past, present and future.
For further information and reservations, contact Mishkenot Sha Ananim guest house at:
Tel: (02) 629-2220 (from overseas: +972-2-629-2220)
Fax: (02) 625-5533 (from overseas: +972-2-625-5533)
E-Mail: guest@mishkenot.org.il
The Mishkenot Sha Ananim Guest House, situated in an impressive building that embodies both simplicity and elegance, was officially dedicated in 1973. Its unique atmosphere encourages creativity and imparts a sense of serenity among its visitors. Over the years, the Guest House has welcomed many artists and intellectuals, including Nobel laureates and other world-renowned thinkers.
Following years of intensive use, the Jerusalem Foundation, with the assistance of friends of Konrad Adenauer, first Chancellor of the post-war Federal Republic of Germany, embarked on an extensive project to preserve and expand Mishkenot Sha’ananim and adapt the site to the needs of the third millennium. Work included preservation of the historic building and construction of a new wing, carved into the stone hillside, in which the Konrad Adenauer Conference Centre and Montefiore Restaurant are located, overlooking the breathtaking landscape of the Old City and surrounding area. Construction and preservation plans integrated traditional and modern building styles and materials, rendering Mishkenot Sha’ananim a symbol and living proof of Jerusalem’s vitality as a city of the past, present and future.
For further information and reservations, contact Mishkenot Sha Ananim guest house at:
Tel: (02) 629-2220 (from overseas: +972-2-629-2220)
Fax: (02) 625-5533 (from overseas: +972-2-625-5533)
E-Mail: guest@mishkenot.org.il
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Mishkenot Sha'ananim guesthouse, restored historical building.
Photo by Gila Brand. Mishkenot Sha'ananim guesthouse, June 2007
Photo by Gila Brand. Mishkenot Sha'ananim guesthouse, June 2007
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