Ganei HaEla, Beit Shemesh
#6 among attractions in Beit Shemesh
Facts and practical information
Ganei HaEla is a community of Beit Shemesh in Israel with 96 homes geared toward Dati Leumi Torani and Modern Orthodox Jews. ()
Beit Shemesh Israel
Ganei HaEla – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Avshalom Cave, Beit Jimal, Tell ej-Judeideh, Hurvat Itri.
Nature, Natural attraction, CaveAvshalom Cave, Beit Shemesh
92 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...
MonasteryBeit Jimal, Beit Shemesh
41 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...
Nature, Natural attraction, MountainTell ej-Judeideh, Beth Guvrin
185 min walk • Tell ej-Judeideh is a tell in modern Israel. The tell, 9.7 kilometres southeast of Gath, was excavated by Frederick Jones Bliss and R.A.S.
Archaeological siteHurvat Itri
111 min walk • Horvat 'Ethri, Hebrew for "Ethri ruin", Arabic name: Umm Suweid, is a sprawling archaeological site that features the remains of a now partially restored Jewish village which dates back to the Second Temple period.
Biblical Museum of Natural History, Beit Shemesh
81 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...
Zorah, Beit Shemesh
117 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.
Nature, Natural attraction, ValleyValley of Elah
73 min walk • The Valley of Elah or Ella Valley, called in Arabic: وادي السنط, Wadi es-Sunt, is a long, shallow valley in Israel and the West Bank best known as the place described in the Hebrew Bible where the Israelites were encamped when David fought Goliath.
City, Archaeological siteTimnah
183 min walk • Timnath or Timnah was a Philistine city in Canaan that is mentioned in the Hebrew Bible in Judges 14 and in connection with Samson.
Town, Archaeological siteAdullam
97 min walk • Adullam is an ancient ruin, formerly known by the Arabic appellation ʿAīd el Mâ, built upon a hilltop overlooking the Elah Valley, straddling the Green Line between Israel and the West Bank. In the late 19th century, the town was still in ruins.
MemorialScroll of Fire
134 min walk • 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.
MemorialForest of the Martyrs
161 min walk • Forest of the Martyrs is a forest on the outskirts of West Jerusalem, Israel. It is on the western edge of the Jerusalem Forest near Beit Meir.
Jerusalem