What to see in Beer Sheva:
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Abraham's Well. It is located at the edge of the Old City (see map below) and on the Wadi Be'er Sheva. Abraham dug this well at the occasion of the oath Abraham made with Abimelech (Gen.21:22-34). Abraham is the Patriarch of the Jewish people. After leaving Ur Kasdim, he came to the land of Israel and lived many years here in Be'er Sheva. This was the place where he provided the world with spirituality and charity. Additionally, he had been living in Be'er Sheva when Isaac and Esav were born.
Israel Air Force Museum. The museum displays a large collection of historical and modern airplanes of the Israeli Air Force such as the Spitfire, Fouga Magister, F-4 Phantom, A-4 Skyhawk, Kfir, the F-15 and the F-16. Also the prototype of the Israeli designed jet "the Lavi" is a part of the exhibition. Also, the MiG 21, which the Mossad had captured from Iraq, is on display. The museum is open every day except the Sabbath, 8.00 am to 5.00 pm (Fridays until 1.00 pm). Located next to Kibbutz Hatserim 5 km to the West of Beer Sheva (road 2357). ☎ +972-8-906428
Negev Brigade Memorial. Located on a hill to the west of the city (at Ma'ale HaHativa street, a side street of Sderot Ben Tsion Carmel), this large monument made out of concrete, commemorates symbolically the different aspects of the Negev Brigade which conquered the Negev region in Israel's War of Independence. There is a wonderful view of the city and its surroundings from this site.
Municipal Zoological Garden. Located at the North-Western entrance (road 25) to the city, this Zoo displays many indigenous animals.
Old Turkish Town (Old City). The Old Town (see map below) was planned by Turkish and German engineers at the end of the 19th century. Its streets form a grid (very uncommon in the region). Many buildings date from Turkish times and have secret gardens behind high walls. Rehabilitated Smilansky Street has the best preserved buildings. Additionally there is a wide array of inexpensive stores and excellent ethnic restaurants and bars.
British WWI Military Cemetery. Located just next the the Old Town (see map below), this cemetery is the resting place of British, Australian and New Zealand (ANZAC) soldiers which have fought against the Turks in the First World War in 1917.
Monument of WWI in Eretz Israel not far from the Cemetery
The Park of the Australian Soldier. Located at the corner of Abba Achimeir, Shaul HaMelech and HaRav Eliyahu Pardes. The Park of the Australian Soldier commemorates the charge of the Australian Mounted Division’s 4th Brigade against Turkish positions at Be’er Sheva on 31 October 1917.
Tel Beer Sheva Archeological Park. Located outside the city to its east (next to Omer), this archeological park is a World Heritage Site and one of the top sites to explore how people lived in Biblical times. Located there is Isaac's Well, a 70 meter deep well dug by Isaac, one of the Patriarchs of the people of Israel.
See clip on 'You Tube' : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsVDaIhZp68
Isaac's Well, Remnants of the city and copy of the altar found there
Beduin Market. Located just outside the city on the Road to Eilat, this market takes place every Thursday morning. Beduin merchandize can be found next to a wide array of other products.
Municipal Market. The Municipal Market is a 'shuk' located between the Old Town and the central bus station (Ohale Qedar street, close to Derech Eilat, see map below) and is a vibrant market for any kind of merchandise and different cultures.
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