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In the Footsteps of the Baron By: Chana Koren

place for the Baron and Baroness Adelaide by Rothschild himself. The Rothschilds are buried in a crypt hidden Pesach is perfect for spending quality time

Five sections make up the floral gardens of Ramat

with the family while

Hanadiv, which are maintained by the Rothschild Family

enjoying the wide variety

fund. These sections are the fragrant rose garden, palm

of activities and historical

trees, statue garden and fragrance garden specially

sites throughout Israel.

designed for the visually impaired. The latter garden

Ramat HaNadiv, located

includes railings allowing the disabled to walk along the

just south of Zichron

raised garden, encouraging touching and smelling of

Yaacov allows visitors

plants.

large and small to enjoy

Just outside the visitors center, at the entrance to the

beautiful gardens, visit

park are several paths leading to a spring and various

archeological sites, make a picnic or take a short hike. Ramat Hanadiv, named after the Baron Edmond Rothschild, a nineteenth century philanthropist, assisted

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away in the Israel’s most exquisite gardens.

ancient buildings. For today’s hike follow the blue path which is approximately a 1.5 hour hike, suitable for all ages (not for carriages).

in the purchasing and development of land for settlement

The path starts with a view of Bikat HaNadiv with

in then Palestine. This spot was purchased as a burial

its extensive vineyards and orchards, initially planted by

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