The House of Rothschild
Said to be the richest family in the world, the French branch of the family was a Godsend for the Zionist Movement. Ramat Hanadiv Park is a fitting monument for the “Well-Known Benefactor” (Hanadiv Hayadua) and the “Father of the Settlement” (Avi Hayeshuv).
Ramat Hanadiv Garden
Two gardens await you here. One a man-made formal garden with a special area which allows the blind to partake of various plant aromas with explanations in Braille. The other is a completely natural Mediterranean forest where you can choose to hike along several paths. Ramat Hanadiv includes Baron Rothschild’s Grave, a hidden spring and archaeological excavations. Entrance is free. Visiting hours: Sunday through Thursday 08:00-16:00, Friday 08:00-14:00, Saturday 08:00-16:00. The Crypt is closed on Saturdays. Info Center Tel: 04-6298111.
Baron Rothschild’s Crypt
Eco-friendly Park
Ramat Hanadiv is an eco-friendly park.
Beit Khouri
Remains of a large Arab farm from the Ottoman Period. There were three unsuccessful efforts to establish a Jewish settlement here between 1920-23.
Khirbet Alek
This is Tel Tzur, home to the first settlers of Binyamina, who later moved to Khan Shuni.
Ein Tzur
Remains from the Roman period were discovered, among them remains of a small bathhouse, spring and a columbarium.
N.B.
If you have the patience to view a long documentary about the House of Rothschild, I recommend this one.
