 Old
Katamon is dubbed "The flower Garden of Jerusalem." Dating back
to the British Mandate, Old Katamon is situated between Talbieh
neighborhood to the north and the German and Greek Colonies to
the East.
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 Baka
comprises mainly of unique traditional Arab houses, many of
which have been recently renovated and expanded. The name
"Baka"- "Valley', in Arabic- serves as an indication of the
topography of the area.
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 Talbieh
is considered one of the most beautiful as well as one of the
wealthiest neighborhoods in Jerusalem (the wealthiest streets
are Hovevei Tzion, Disraeli, and Dubnov).
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 Interesting
for its unique architecture and history, Rechavia is located
next to Shaare Hesed, north of Talbieh and Old Katamon. The
architecturally impressive large villas reflect the economic and
social status of its well-educated Western owners.
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 Established
by the German Templars in 1868, the German Colony was built with
narrow streets, stone fences, pine and cypress wood thatched
rooftops and a bounty of greenery.
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Colony
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 Religious
Shaare Hesed is a wealthy neighborhood, characterized by a warm,
quiet and familial atmosphere. It comprises largely of privately
owned adjacent or individual one-story houses with long and
narrow yards.
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Hesed
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 Named
after Sir Moses Montefiore, Yemin Moshe is located next to the
neighborhood of Mishkenot Shaananim and faces the western side
of the Old City.
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Moshe
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 The
Jewish Quarter is situated in the Southeast part of the Old
City. It borders with the Temple Mount ("Har Habayit") and
incorporates the Wailing Wall ("Ha'kotel") and the City of David
("Ir David").
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 Built
by the Mugrabis (the Westerners) and for them to inhabit, Mahane
Israel and Mishkanot Sha'ananim are the first Jewish
neighborhoods to be built outside the Old City walls.
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Israel
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 The
Jewish Quarter is situated in the Southeast part of the Old
City. It borders with the Temple Mount ("Har Habayit") and
incorporates the Wailing Wall ("Ha'kotel") and the City of David
("Ir David").
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Jewish Quarter
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