Sacher Park

Jerusalem


Sacher Park, Jerusalem's largest green space, is the perfect place to get active, with tennis and basketball courts, bike paths and kids' playgrounds. The park is also a popular place for events, concerts and amongst Jewish Israelis for barbecues on their independence holiday.


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