Alone on the Walls Museum

Jerusalem


Close to the large menorah in the Cardo, the Alone on the Walls Museum presents a Jewish perspective on the May 1948 campaign for control over the city, in particular a small group of Israeli soldiers who attempted to hold off the Jordanian army. The small but interesting exhibit includes a short documentary and a photo gallery.

For a thorough briefing, call ahead to arrange a one-hour guided tour (160NIS).


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