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Knesset Building in Israel, Jerusalem Resort

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Knesset – it is the parliament, the Israeli legislative body. The Knesset building was opened in 1966. Famous Israeli sculptors Dani Karavan and David Palombo, architect   were engaged in the design and decoration of this significant building for the country. Yosef Klarvein, as well as the famous artist Marc Chagall.

During the construction work on the site of the building of the future Israeli parliament, an ancient burial place was discovered. To keep it intact, a small patio had to be created.

When entering a building, visitors are usually attracted by copper doors, the facade is devoid of decorative details and is made in a single color scheme. Knesset building   has a cubic shape, the sides of which complement the columns.

Pink Jerusalem stone was used to decorate the walls of the Knesset. Inside the building, behind the presidium, there is a wall designed by Dani Karavan. Its artistic content is dedicated to the theme of Heavenly and Earthly Jerusalem.
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