5 Reasons to Explore Golan, Israel

Stephanie Kempker | February 5, 2016

The Syrian Border

So much of what is on the news is anti-Israel, so it’s interesting to view the dispute from the Israeli perspective to gain a more balanced view.

The Syrian border provides sweeping vistas of farmland, former war sites, and directly into Syria. Recorded descriptions (in English in addition to Hebrew) provide commentary and explanation for the war that occurred and the battle in the area. It’s haunting to stand in an area where many died, and to look at the border that appears so peaceful now while imagining what went on in the past.

James Emery

The site isn’t all seriousness, though. In typical Golan Heights artsy style, sculptures can also be found throughout the site, made from old equipment. If you’re hungry or craving a drink, you can have lunch or a coffee at the punnily named, quirky Coffee Annan café located on the site.

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