For many years, after a turbulent and noisy life for almost a hundred years after its opening, the first railway station in Jerusalem was not in use. It stood closed, giving way to the southern station in Malha. Only ten years ago, the station became a historical and cultural centre and quickly became a place of entertainment.
Jerusalem and Safed are perhaps the most winter cities in Israel. The most beautiful time for them is Hanukkah. This December 2022, the Jerusalem Botanical Garden is hosting a festival of light under the heading Lights of Winter. We were going to visit this place, but before dark we decided to have lunch at Mitham haTahana - the old railway station of the city, turned into a modern entertainment center. See how it was.
