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Independence Trail, Tel Aviv

A Journey Through the History of Israel’s Birth as a Nation

Take a walk along Tel Aviv’s Trail of Independence and you’ll discover much more than just scenic sights along the way. You’ll also learn all about the story behind Tel Aviv’s foundation and the birth of Israel as a country. Spanning 1 kilometer, this urban history route takes you through the heart of the city’s cultural and political events. Best experienced on foot, the Trail of Independence is connected by ten key historical sites, each giving insight into the incredible story of the first Jewish city in the world.

The Trail of Independence can be taken on your own, although guided tours are also available. Start at Rothschild Boulevard 10 and continue walking clockwise by following the brass line embedded into the sidewalk. Key stops along the way include the Hall of Independence, where Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion declared statehood for Israel in 1948, and the founders’ monument, which pays tribute to the families who originally built Tel Aviv. Also along the way is the Herzliya Hebrew Gymnasium, the city’s first Hebrew high school, and the historic Haganah headquarters. Walkable and free, the Trail of Independence is a great introduction to Israel’s founding as a nation, taking approximately an hour to complete.

Perfect for anyone interested in the history of modern Israel, the Trail of Independence is great for families, solo travelers, and urban explorers. Also fun to experience at night, the illuminated path makes for a beautiful stroll through Israel’s most cosmopolitan city. You’ll feel much more connected to your surroundings and the culture after walking the Trail of Independence.

Ramla Market

There is something special about Ramla that attracts visitors. One enticing component is the Ramla Market which is situated on the ruins of an ancient Ottoman City. In recent years, the market has undergone an overhaul, designed by professionals from around the world. Luckily, this process has not influenced the oriental character of this market. Ramla Market has remained true to the atmosphere of an authentic market, with a wide variety of ethnic delicacies and restaurants that can be found.

Romania Jewish Heritage Trail

Romania is a country rich in Jewish heritage. The first Jews arrived as part of the Roman legions (Legion Judaica) that invaded Dacia in 101 A.D. During the Middle Ages, Jewish immigrants began settling in Walachia and Moldova, with ever-increasing numbers arriving after Spain’s expulsion of the Jews in 1492. By the early 16th century, their number again increased by immigrants fleeing from Cossack uprisings in Poland and the Ukraine.

Muziris Virtual Trail

An augmented reality travel application exclusively for Muziris Project, the Mobile app ‘Muziris Virtual Tour Guide’ is a personal guide to the tourists who are visiting Muziris. A host of features to assist the tourist right from providing travel /accommodation booking to providing augmented reality street view is encompassed in the app. With this app, one gets to know the history of a place, intricacies involved in the art or monument and watch the videos and images of the place of interest.
The app provides unparalleled travel and touring experience to all tourists- A virtual tour guide at your fingertips.

Machane Yehuda Market

Jerusalem has always been a tourist icon, primarily because of its extensive history and its holy significance for three religions. No matter what the reason, almost anyone can find a connection to this magical city. Whoever truly knows Jerusalem knows that one of the most beautiful and fascinating symbols of the city is Machne Yehuda market. A market with an extensive heritage, this bustling place is bursting with unique aromas and colorful merchandise. This market has become a platform for interaction between both ancient and modern culinary methods and flavors.

Jewish Heritage Trail in Budapest

Budapest’s Jewish Quarter is a neighborhood filled with contradictions. Despite being the smallest, this district has the highest population density. As well as being home to a conservative Orthodox Jewish community, it’s an eclectic mix of hedonistic nightlife. Of all of the city’s neighborhoods, it is the Jewish Quarter that tends to leave the biggest impression on visitors, so take some time exploring its most important sites and hotspots.

Jewish National Fund Trails

Today’s Israel is a Green Israel, with a wealth of national treasures lovingly developed by KKL-JNF. On this page, you will find information on KKL-JNF forests, parks, walking trails, bicycle tracks, wheel-accessible paths, picnic grounds and recreation sites, as well as information on tours and events put on by KKL-JNF throughout the year.

Warsaw Trail

The final issue of Mały Przegląd (Little Review), a weekly editorial by children for children, appeared in September 1939. The orphanage Janusz Korczak ran with Stefania Wilczyńska, however, continued to operate in spite of the war and the establishment of a ghetto in Warsaw. The carers stayed with their children until the very end. Discover the wartime story of the Old Doctor and the children in his care.

Memory Map of the Jewish East End

Welcome to the Memory Map of the Jewish East End, a new digital resource where you can explore former sites of Jewish memory in East London.
By 1900 around a hundred thousand Jewish migrants had settled in East London, after fleeing their homelands in Russia and Eastern Europe, following pogroms and economic hardship. Many disembarked at the Port of London and settled in London’s East End, where there was an already established Jewish community and cheap lodgings to be found. Whitechapel and Spitalfields became the heart of a thriving Jewish quarter, Yiddish was the language on the streets and in places such as Petticoat Lane over 95% of the population were Jewish.
By the outbreak of the Second World War the community had already started to dwindle, although there was still a visible Jewish presence in the area until the 1980s. Today, the bustling Jewish street life, commercial and trade centres, social, political, religious and entertainment hubs that dominated the area for over a century have all gone. The Jewish East End has become a lost landscape, which is in danger of slipping out of living memory.

Frankfurt Trail

Jews have lived in Frankfurt continuously for nearly 900 years, longer than in any other German city. They worked as merchants, bankers, politicians, philanthropists, artists and scientists. In 1949, after the National Socialist devastation, the Jewish community was reestablished. It now has some 7,200 members, half of whom come from the former Soviet Union. Along with Berlin, Munich and Düsseldorf, Frankfurt is one of the four largest Jewish communities in Germany. Its many institutions include two kindergartens, the I. E. Lichtigfeld School in the Philanthropin, and the Senior Citizens’ Home, as well as a number of social services and programs for seniors. The community offers regular Liberal as well as Orthodox services.

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