Mount Herzl, National cemetery and memorial complex in Jerusalem, Israel.
Located at 834 meters above sea level, Mount Herzl spans across multiple levels featuring military, civil, and state leaders burial sections throughout the grounds.
The site became Israel's national cemetery in 1951 after the reinterment of Theodor Herzl's remains from Vienna to Jerusalem in 1949.
The cemetery holds graves of Israeli prime ministers, presidents, and military personnel, representing the foundation and leadership of the Israeli state.
Visitors can access the site through Herzl Boulevard, with free entry to the cemetery grounds and guided tours available by advance reservation.
The National Memorial Hall displays 24,068 memorial bricks, each inscribed with the name of a fallen soldier, arranged in a torch-shaped structure.
Location: Jerusalem
Location: Jerusalem District
Inception: 1948
Elevation above the sea: 834 m
GPS coordinates: 31.77412,35.18057
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:48
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Mount Herzl - The Connecting Path
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From Holocaust to Rebirth
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Escape Room
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Pillar of Heroism
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