Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot

Name: Weizmann Institute of Science
Address: Rehovot, Israel

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The Weizmann Institute of Science is a public research university in Rehovot, Israel, established in 1934, 14 years before the State of Israel. It differs from other Israeli universities in that it offers only postgraduate degrees in the natural and exact sciences. ()

Local name: מכון ויצמן למדע Established: 1934 (90 years ago)Coordinates: 31°54'29"N, 34°48'51"E

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Nearby attractions include: Church of Saint George, British military cemetery, Mausoleum of Abu Huraira, St. Nicodemus and St. Joseph of Arimathea Church.

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Church
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Cemetery
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Synagogue
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Church
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Mosque
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Area
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Town, Area
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Bridge
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31°57'50"N • 34°48'26"E
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Village, Event space
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