Benjamin’s pool
Benjamin’s pool is a reservoir in Haifa District, Israel which is located on המייסדים. Benjamin’s pool is situated nearby to the protected area Brechat Binyamin National Monument, as well as near the heritage site Berkovich Yard.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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- Type: Tourist attraction
- Also known as: “Binyamin’s Pool”
- Address: 46 המייסדים
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Ohel Ya’akov synagogue and Zichron Yaakov Cemetery.
Ohel Ya’akov synagogue
Synagogue
Photo: Rickjpelleg, CC BY 2.5.
The Ohel Ya'akov Synagogue is an Ashkenazic Orthodox Jewish congregation and synagogue, located in Zikhron Ya'akov, a town in the Haifa District of Israel. The congregation was founded by Baron Edmond James de Rothschild in 1884. Ohel Ya’akov synagogue is situated 120 metres north of Benjamin’s pool.
Zichron Yaakov Cemetery
Cemetery
Photo: Avital Efrat, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Zichron Yaakov Cemetery is situated 430 metres south of Benjamin’s pool.
Gunnery house
Military installation
Photo: Almog, Public domain.
Gunnery house is a military installation, which is situated 1 km south of Benjamin’s pool.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Zikhron Ya’akov and Ma’yan Tsevi.
Zikhron Ya’akov
Photo: israeltourism, CC BY 2.0.
Zikhron Ya'akov is a small town in the south slope of the Carmel Range, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. It was founded in 1882 by Baron Edmond James de Rothschild. It is famous for the Carmel Winery, and for the midrahov in the city center.
Ma’yan Tsevi
Village
Ma'ayan Tzvi is a kibbutz in northern Israel. Located near Zikhron Ya'akov, it falls under the jurisdiction of Hof HaCarmel Regional Council. In 2023 it had a population of 792.
Meir Shfeya
Village
Meir Shfeya is a youth village and agricultural boarding school in northern Israel. Located near Zikhron Ya'akov, it falls under the jurisdiction of Hof HaCarmel Regional Council. In 2023 it had a population of 184. Meir Shfeya is situated 2½ km northeast of Benjamin’s pool.
Benjamin’s pool
- Categories: reservoir, tourism, and historic site
- Location: Haifa District, Israel, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude
32.57296° or 32° 34′ 23″ northLongitude
34.95413° or 34° 57′ 15″ eastOpen location code
8G4PHXF3+5MOpenStreetMap ID
node 4196804597OpenStreetMap feature
historic=yesOpenStreetMap feature
tourism=attractionWikidata ID
Q6629060
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In Other Languages
“Benjamin’s pool” goes by many names.
- Hebrew: “בריכת בנימין”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Brechat Binyamin National Monument and Berkovich Yard.
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