- Address: Jerusalem, Israel;
- Foundation date: 1981;
- Area: 77 hectares.
For tourists who visit Israel to visit their natural attractions , the Wall of the Rose Park will be a truly unforgettable sight. Here is a unique collection of this kind of flowers, which occupy a vast territory.
Wall Rose Park - description
The Wall of the Rose Park is located in the city of Jerusalem , its location is the territory between the Supreme Court and the Knesset, this district is called Givat Ram.
The date of the foundation of the park was 1981, during its formation the unique varieties of this plant were selected throughout the world. As a result, at the moment, Wall Rose contains about 400 varieties of roses that amaze with its beauty. Specialists working in the park are constantly working on their cultivation, every day there is a manual watering.
Plants grow on a huge territory, covering an area of about 77 hectares. The terrain is the best way to promote the cultivation of flowers, because there is the most favorable climate for this, there are practically no precipitations in the summer. Thanks to this, the flowers are incredibly pompous and grow very actively.
A widely recognized opinion gained from the study of rose gardens around the world was the recognition of the Wall of Rose Park as one of the most beautiful. Such an assessment he received from the World Association of Rose Lovers in 2003. In addition to roses, the number of bushes which number 15 thousand, there are such unique natural objects:
- beautifully decorated mounds and lawns;
- decorative artificial pond with fish;
- beautiful waterfall;
- a variety of sculptures installed throughout the park;
- a mosaic dating back to the 6th century is worthy of special attention. It was discovered during archaeological excavations, which were conducted in Kibbutz Sde-Nahum;
- Bronze Menorah is a seven-candle, which is an ancient symbol of the Jewish people. It shows the most significant historical events.
The structure of the park is reminiscent of ancient Jerusalem, its paths are built in such a way that they reproduce the landscape of the city. For registration, a snow-white stone is used, for example, a staircase leading to the garden is built from it.
An interesting fact is that on the territory of the garden for many years, there have been periodic political demonstrations.
Tourists can adopt the tradition of local residents and organize picnics right here on cozy lawns. In the evening, the park becomes a place for romantic dates of couples in love.
How to get there?
To get to the Wall Rose Park, you can use public transport, buses number 7, 14, 35, 66, 100, 113, 121, 122, 156, 414 go to it. Exit at Gan Havradim / Zussman stop and continue on foot to the park.