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Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 121 attractions in Jerusalem
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The world’s leading national Holocaust memorial and museum holds more than 55 million documents in what is considered the largest Holocaust archive... more » The world’s leading national Holocaust memorial and museum holds more than 55 million documents in what is considered the largest Holocaust archive in the world. « less
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Attraction type: History museum, Library, Monument
Address: Near Herzl Blvd. Jerusalem
Israel
Tel: 972 2 6443400
Fax: 972 2 6443443

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4 of 5 stars
Joshua Tree, California
22 Sep 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Yad Vashem, the holocaust museum in Jerusalem is a very accurate depiction of what happened in the holocaust during WW2. They have an actual train used to transport Jews to the camps, prison clothes and other memoraphilia. There is a building with information of all the holocaust victims' personal information. Lots of film clips, articles and other things from that... more

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5 of 5 stars
Ottawa, ON
28 May 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Yad Vashem encompasses much more than just one building. The outdoor exhibits themselves are incredibly moving and meaningful and are best seen with a guide to explain each of them. The children's memorial, the memorial building with the flame and the main museum building are all part of the whole experience. You need at least half a day here to... more

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5 of 5 stars
everywhere
9 Jan 2008
3/4 found this review helpful

This is a very emotional attraction. You will want to walk it at your own speed, don't worry about keeping up with the group. I walked it alone, and it was so much to take in over one day. Good news: when you get through the whole thing there is a little cafe that serves the BEST chocolate croissants i... more

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5 of 5 stars
London, UK
5 Jun 2007
3/4 found this review helpful

A unique museum which tells the chilling tale of the Holocaust incredibly well. The intricate architecture of the buildings coupled with fascinating displays provides for a factual, interesting, and thought-provoking visit. The museum is a unique experience, the largest Holocaust memorial in the world, and Israel's main Holocuast memorial, as well as a centre for world genocide studies and action.... more

11 Aug 2008

Ein Ort der Gänsehaut erzeugt. Unbedingt viel Zeit einplanen, sowohl das Museum als auch der Aussenbereich sind absolut sehenswert, einen... more

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Near Herzl Blvd., Jerusalem, Israel
Tel: 972 2 6443400 Fax: 972 2 6443443