Modiin in a day: Maccabees, hilltop views and Anava Park

The plan

1. 1

   10:00

   Hasmonean Heritage Museum

   Museums & heritage

   Archaeology from Modiin's hills, an interactive exhibition and a film. Open Tue and Thu 10:00-18:00, Wed 10:00-16:00, Mon 16:00-20:00, Fri-Sat 10:30-13:30; closed Sunday.

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2. 2

   11:45

   Titura Hill

   Attractions & sights

   Walk up from Emek Dotan for the accessible 2 km loop past the Crusader fort and the archaeological garden; allow 1.5 hours. Finds from here are in the museum you just saw.

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3. 3

   13:30

   Lunch at Azrieli Mall

   Shops · City Center (Merkaz HaIr)

   Shops and places to eat next to Modiin Center station. The mall is open Sun-Thu 09:30-22:00 and Fri 09:00-15:00, and reopens after Shabbat (ModiinApp listing).

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4. 4

   15:00

   Anava Park

   Parks & playgrounds

   Lake, adventure playground and amphitheatre in the city centre; free entry. The park closes at 22:00 (21:00 on Friday).

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5. 5

   16:00

   Birds promenade

   Parks & playgrounds · HaTziporim

   A 2 km paved path from the bottom of Anava Park along the stream, with outdoor fitness stations; about 25 minutes one way.

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6. 6

   19:30

   Evening show at Heichal HaTarbut

   Community & youth · HaNechalim (Safdie)

   Check the season programme; the box office opens two hours before each event.

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