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.

Night life: 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 cafés.

Jerusalem Cinemathèque and Environs: The Cinemathèque 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 Cinemathèque is the 1.3 km. long Sherover Promenade, overlooking the Old City, modern Jerusalem and Judean Desert landscapes.