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Tirat Zvi, Israel

From series “The Hottest Places in the World”
Year: 1937. Population (attendance): 700.

Religious Kibbutz Tirat Zvi is situated in Israel, on the vast territory of the Beit She'an Valley. Temperature record was placed there in 1942; in the midst of hot summer air warmed up to 53.9°C. Despite these natural anomalies, people have been living in the settlement for hundreds of years and have learned to escape from a perilous heat. Their homes are equipped with tents, in the shade of which it’s always possible to shelter from the hot sun. Ponds situated around the settlement also help local residents.

Tirat Zvi, Israel According to the latest census, at least 700 people live in kibbutz. The settlement was founded relatively recently, in 1937. Currently Tirat Zvi is one of the nation's largest mass production centers, as well as a leader in production dates. Arid climate is ideal for growing lulav; this plant has long been used during religious holiday of Sukkot. Plant is collected in spring, while the holiday is in autumn. Local experts together with scientists of Volcani Institute developed a special technology to save this unique plant; thanks to that lulav can be preserved for several months.

Kibbutz was named in honor of Rabbi Zvi Hirsch Kalisher; its name literally translates as ‘Zvi Fortress.’ The settlement is a really saving fortress for hundreds of local residents. Today, this sultry Israel city practically doesn’t differ from the way of life in other localities of the country. Next - Rub al-Khali


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Useful staff nearby

ATM bankomat: 'بنك الأردن دبي الإسلامي - Jordan Dubai Islamic Bank' located in 34 km ( check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'השכרת רכב בעפולה Budget' is located in 30 km ( on the map).
Fuel station: 'Sdei Trumot Secretariat' in 4.49 km
Supermarket: 'שוק שישי ירוק' in 7 km
Parking: 'Pinat Tal Campsite' in 8 km
Apotheek: 'Beit She'an Municipality' in 8 km
Police station: 'Community Policing Center' in 8 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'החצר של אלה' in 4.68 km

Nearest airports:
 »  Haifa Airport HFA - in 62 km
 »  Marka International Airport ADJ - in 66 km
 »  Ben Gurion Airport TLV - in 76 km
 »  Sde Dov Airport SDV - in 78 km
 »  Queen Alia Airport AMM - in 89 km
 Cities nearby

Best hotels near Tirat Zvi

Beit She'an Youth Hostel & Guest House

Located in 8 km from Tirat Zvi
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Rooms: 62
The property is an impressive building with internal portico, set in a panoramic position overlooking the Beit She'an Valley and the Gilbo'a … More: photo, rates and booking
Ein Harod Ichud Kibbutz Country Lodging

Located in 20 km from Tirat Zvi
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Rooms: 42
Home to one of the first art museums in Israel, Ein Harod Ichud Kibbutz Country Lodging also houses the Beit Shturman archaeological centre. All … More: photo, rates and booking
Gilboa Guest House - Benharim

Located in 21 km from Tirat Zvi
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Rooms: 10
Rooms feature views of the surrounding Gilboa Mountains and come with air conditioning, TV and a private or shared bathroom. Guests have shared use … More: photo, rates and booking
Vilabakfar- Country Style Villa

Located in 22 km from Tirat Zvi
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Rooms: 4
Accommodation at the Vilabakfar- Country Style Villa is air conditioned and includes a spa bath, LCD satellite TV and free Wi-Fi. A free hot water … More: photo, rates and booking

Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit

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Caesarea Theater
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Jericho
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Yeriḥo
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Amphitheater Amman
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Atlit-Yam
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Top destination around Tirat Zvi - Nablus

In the Palestinian city of Nablus, tourists can visit the same-named mosque. The Great Mosque of Nablus is the oldest shrine in the city. The first building on this site appeared yet in the mid-40s of the 3rd century. This was an ancient basilica built by the order of the Roman emperor reigning at that time - Philip the Arab. When the Romans were defeated and the Byzantines became the new rulers in the city, they built a new Byzantine church on the ruins of the Roman one. That building also didn’t survive, and the Crusaders rebuilt it in the 12th century.

The Muslims conquered Nablus in 1187. These people also contributed to the look of the sacred building. They rebuilt it into a great mosque. For decades, the grey building with a green cupola, which is typical for the Muslim architecture, dominated the city’s skyline. However, a devastating earthquake in 1927seriously damaged the shrine. The mosque required restoration. The restoration works ended eight years after the natural disaster.
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