Culture
The Top 10 must-see buildings of Israel
February 05, 2012

From Byzantine, to Bauhaus, Israel has dozens of architectural styles that blend beautifully into the landscape of the Holy Land. ISRAEL21c brings you the top 10.


Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but ISRAEL21c has attempted to identify some of the most striking buildings in the land. There is more than enough to choose from, as modern Israel's architecture is an eclectic mix of the ancient to the avant-garde.

1. The International YMCA, Jerusalem

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The art of mosaic gets a rebirth in Israel
January 29, 2012

Once a common form of decoration in the ancient Mediterranean, mosaic is now flourishing again in Israel with a whole new take on a traditional art form.

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$800 Israeli film appears at Sundance
January 19, 2012

An award-winning Israeli student film made with a budget of just $800 has been chosen to appear at the Sundance Film Festival.

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The children’s museum adults love too
January 12, 2012

The Israel Children's Museum in Holon encourages parents and children alike to explore, touch, feel, climb and discover.

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Dead Sea is backdrop for extreme mountain bike race [video]
January 09, 2012

The two-day 2011 Veolia Desert Challenge drew athletes and families from six countries and across Israel for biking and running events.

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Did You Know?

February 5, 2012 - An Israeli smartphone app already in use worldwide enables drivers to avoid jams, and navigate their way through crowded city streets, using data from their phone's GPS.
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