🏟️ Knesset Menorah

Israel · Asia · 31.78°N, 35.20°E

The Knesset Menorah is a bronze menorah that is 4.30 meters high and 3.5 meters wide and weighs 4 tons. It is located at the edge of Wohl Rose Park opposite the Knesset in Jerusalem. It was designed by Benno Elkan (1877–1960), a Jewish sculptor who escaped from Germany to the United Kingdom. It was presented to the Knesset as a gift from the British Parliament on April 15, 1956, in honour of the eighth anniversary of Israeli independence.

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Quick facts

Country	Israel
Continent / region	Asia
Coordinates (approx.)	31.78°N, 35.20°E · view on map

Knesset Menorah is located in Israel, in Asia.

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