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Knesset Description
Going north on Hayim Hazaz Boulevard and turning sharp left into Ruppin Road, we come to the Israeli Parliament, the Knesset (1966), the most striking building in the Hakirya district, the government quarter. Near the entrance is a 5m/16ft high bronze Menorah (seven-branched candlestick) by Benno Elkan, a gift from the British Parliament. It is decorated with 29 reliefs of figures and events in Jewish history.

The interior is decorated with mosaics and tapestries by Marc Chagall. When Parliament is not sitting there are conducted tours of the building; when it is sitting visitors can usually get admission to the visitors' gallery (passport required).

Northwest of the Knesset are three long ranges of government
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Hobbies & Activities category: Decorative arts display;  Fabrics, textiles, costumes exhibits;  Government or institution building;  Jewish site or artifact collection
Address
Knesset
Givat Ram
91999 Jerusalem
Israel
http://www.knesset.gov.il/main/eng/home.asp
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