Bareket Observatory, Modi'in

Name: Bareket Observatory
Address: Modi'in, Israel

#1 among attractions in Modi'in

Top attraction, Observatories and planetariums

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The Bareket Observatory is an astronomical educational observatory owned and operated by the Bareket family. It is located east of the city of Maccabim, near Modiin. ()

Coordinates: 31°53'18"N, 35°1'54"E

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Bareket Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Yad La-Shiryon, Mini Israel, Emmaus Nicopolis, Latrun.

4.6 miSW
Museum, Military museum, Historical place
Yad La-Shiryon
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4.9 miSW
Museum, Theme park, Amusement park
Mini Israel
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4.2 miSW
Archaeological site, Sacred and religious sites, Field
Emmaus Nicopolis
107 min walk • Emmaus Nicopolis, was the Roman name for one of the towns associated with the Emmaus of the New Testament, where Jesus is said to have appeared after his death and resurrection.
4.7 miSW
Monastery
Latrun
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4 miSW
Park
Canada Park
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7 miSE
Church
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7.4 miSE
Area
Kiryat Anavim, Jerusalem
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5.4 miNW
Botanical garden
Neot Kedumim
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7.1 miSE
Church
Church of the Resurrection, Jerusalem
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4.9 miSW
31°49'58"N • 34°58'48"E
Latrun, Ramla
125 min walk • Church
5 miSW
Prehistoric site
Hatula
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