Israel Institute for Biological Research, Rishon LeTzion

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Israel Institute for Biological Research is an Israeli research and development laboratory It is under the jurisdiction of the Prime Minister's Office that works in close cooperation with Israeli government agencies. IIBR has many public projects on which it works with international research organizations and universities. It has approximately 350 employees, 150 of whom are scientists. Its research findings are often published in national and international scientific publications. It is widely believed to be involved in the manufacturing of biological and chemical weapons. The IIBR is currently developing a COVID-19 vaccine Brilife. ()

Local name: המכון למחקר ביולוגי בישראל Coordinates: 31°55'30"N, 34°47'26"E

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Rishon LeTzion Israel

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Nearby attractions include: Superland, Mausoleum of Abu Huraira, St. Nicodemus and St. Joseph of Arimathea Church, White Mosque.

4.6 miNW
Amusement, Amusement park
Superland, Rishon LeTzion
118 min walk • Superland is an amusement park in Rishon LeZion, Israel. Superland covers an area of about 19.8 acres and has three roller coasters, three wet and dry facilities, a cablecar, and a bungee jumping...
4.8 miSW
Synagogue
Mausoleum of Abu Huraira, Yavne
124 min walk • The mausoleum of Abu Hurayra, or Rabban Gamaliel's Tomb, is a maqām and synagogue located in HaSanhedrin Park in Yavne, Israel, formerly belonging to the depopulated Palestinian village of Yibna.
4.8 miE
Church
St. Nicodemus and St. Joseph of Arimathea Church, Ramla
122 min walk • The St. Nicodemus and St. Joseph of Arimathea Church is a Catholic church located in Ramla the capital city of Central District in Israel.
4.4 miE
Mosque
White Mosque, Ramla
113 min walk • The White Mosque is an Umayyad-era mosque located in Ramla, Israel. Only its minaret is still standing. According to local Islamic tradition, the northwestern section of the mosque contained the shrine of an Islamic prophet, Saleh.
0.7 miNE
Area
Ness Ziona, Rishon LeTzion
17 min walk • Ness Ziona is a town in central Israel. In 2019 it had a population of 50,351, and its jurisdiction was 15,579 dunams.
4.8 miSE
Town, Area
Kiryat Ekron, Rehovot
122 min walk • Kiryat Ekron or Qiryath Eqron is a town located on the coastal plain in the Central District of Israel. Located immediately south of the city of Rehovot on Highway 411 next to the Bilu Junction, in 2019 it had a population of 11,001.
1.8 miSE
Universities and schools
Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot
47 min walk • The Weizmann Institute of Science is a public research university in Rehovot, Israel, established in 1934, 14 years before the State of Israel.
5.4 miN
Museum
Holon Children's Museum, Holon
139 min walk • Holon Children's Museum is a children's museum in Holon, Israel.
4.9 miSW
Bridge
Yibna Bridge, Yavne
126 min walk • The Yibna Bridge is a Mamluk arch bridge near Yibna, which crosses the river Nahal Sorek. It was previously used by Route 410 to Rehovot, and was known as the Jumping Bridge due to a bump in the middle of the bridge which caused cars to jump if speeding.
2.9 miN
31°57'50"N • 34°48'26"E
Rishon Letzion Museum, Rishon LeTzion
74 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
4.3 miNW
31°58'39"N • 34°45'9"E
Flybox, Rishon LeTzion
109 min walk • Game and entertainment center