Scroll of Fire

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Scroll of Fire is a monument found in the Jerusalem hills, on the western outskirts of Jerusalem, Israel, and it commemorates Jewish history from The Holocaust until the Independence of Israel from the British. The monument was inaugurated in 1971. ()

Local name: אנדרטת מגילת האש Coordinates: 31°46'22"N, 35°2'37"E

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Scroll of Fire – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Avshalom Cave, Beit Jimal, Tzova, Abu Ghosh.

1.7 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Avshalom Cave, Beit Shemesh
44 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Judean Hills near the city of Beit Shemesh, Israel, lies the captivating Avshalom Cave, also known as Soreq Cave or Stalactites Cave. This subterranean wonder is renowned for its high concentration of stalactites, stalagmites, and other...
5.1 miSW
Monastery
Beit Jimal, Beit Shemesh
132 min walk • Nestled in the rolling hills near the city of Beit Shemesh, Israel, lies the serene and historical Beit Jimal Monastery. This Catholic monastery, steeped in quiet contemplation and rich tradition, is a hidden gem that offers visitors a glimpse into spiritual life...
4.5 miE
Forts and castles
Tzova, Jerusalem
116 min walk • Tzova, also Palmach Tzova or Tzuba is a kibbutz in central Israel. Located in the Judean Hills, on the western outskirts of Jerusalem, it falls under the jurisdiction of Mateh Yehuda Regional Council. In 2019 it had a population of 625.
4.5 miNE
Area
Abu Ghosh, Jerusalem
116 min walk • Abu Ghosh is an Arab-Israeli local council in Israel, located 10 kilometers west of Jerusalem on the Tel Aviv–Jerusalem highway. It is situated 610–720 meters above sea level. It takes its current name from the dominant clan inhabiting the town, while the older Arabic name used to be Qaryat al-'Inab.
5.1 miE
Monastery, Church
Monastery of Saint John in the Wilderness, Jerusalem
132 min walk • The Monastery of Saint John in the Wilderness is a Catholic monastery built next to a spring on a wooded slope just north of Even Sapir.
5.1 miE
Forts and castles
Ein Hemed, Jerusalem
130 min walk • Ein Hemed is a national park and nature reserve in the hills seven kilometres west of modern Jerusalem and some 12 kilometres west of the Old City.
3.1 miSW
Zoo, Specialty museum, Park
Biblical Museum of Natural History, Beit Shemesh
79 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Beit Shemesh, Israel, the Biblical Museum of Natural History brings to life the vibrant tapestry of creatures mentioned in the Scriptures. This unique institution is not merely a repository of artifacts but a dynamic and interactive space that...
5.3 miNW
Park
Canada Park
135 min walk • Canada Park is a declared Israeli national park stretching over 7,000 dunams, and extending from No man's land into the West Bank.
4.2 miNE
Church
Our Lady of the Ark of the Covenant Church, Jerusalem
109 min walk • The Our Lady of the Ark of the Covenant Church is a religious building belonging to the Catholic Church and is located on the northwestern edge of the town of Abu Ghosh in the central Israel. The church is at an altitude of 756 meters above sea level.
3.4 miW
Archaeological site
Zorah, Beit Shemesh
88 min walk • Zorah or Tzorah, perhaps "place of wasps," was a biblical town in the lower hill country of Judah. The site lies at an elevation of about 1,150 feet above sea-level.
5.2 miNE
Area
Kiryat Anavim, Jerusalem
133 min walk • Kiryat Anavim is a kibbutz in the Judean Hills of Israel. It was the first kibbutz established in the Judean Hills. It is located west of Jerusalem, and falls under the jurisdiction of the Mateh Yehuda Regional Council. In 2019 it had a population of 467.

Scroll of Fire

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Scroll of Fire – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)