A magical oasis in the middle of the Negev Desert.

One of the few guarded stops along the great spice route.

An iconic view point of the Sea of Galilee offers a look into Israel's past.

This archaeological site was the center of the extinct Yarmukian culture which developed the first roads and pottery in Israel.

After over 100 years out of service this landmark windmill once again turns as a symbol of Jerusalem's self-sufficiency.

A geometric jumble of homes.

An ancient tunnel in Jerusalem built to redirect water in the event of a siege is one of history’s great architectural innovations.

A modern-day cabinet of curiosities housed in a 300-year-old inn.

Neighborhood in Jerusalem is home to the ultra-orthodox haredim.

The maze-like transportation hub contains abandoned areas, derelict stores, and a resident bat colony.

An ancient underground cultic temple where sunlight penetrates on the summer solstice.

This subterranean funicular is one of the world's smallest subways.

As the Dead Sea continues to deplete, massive sinkholes open along its banks.

This nightmarish children's plaything was left grotesque to help kids conquer their fear.

A Biblically notable site over the ruins of an ancient city that is now a protected World Heritage site.

A massive, heart-shaped, wind-carved crater in the middle of the Israeli desert.

This daunting 1st century fortress was purportedly the site of one of the most dramatic revolts of the Jewish-Roman wars.

The home of the Dead Sea Scrolls is an abstract modernist dream.

The bluer than blue waters in these natural Israeli caves are reached via the world's steepest cable car.

These numerous Israeli caves were dug out over hundreds years for reasons ranging from hideouts to burial sites.

A rare water-powered funicular, it uses a huge tank of water and gravity to do its work.

This historic funicular system combines the old with the new while offering delightful views over the surrounding valley.

It's good luck to be mocked by this monkey.

World's only telecommunication tower with a wooden pinnacle.