Hansen House — Attraction in Jerusalem

I really love this recently renovated place, one of "hidden gems" of Jerusalem, a bit off the beaten touristic track, in the picturesque Talbieh neighborhood. Designed by famous Jerusalemite architect Conrad Schick in 1887, it served as a leper asylum for more than a century, passing between various authorities of the city. When in 70-is there was found treatment for leprosy with time need in such place lessened, it was handed over to the municipality and after the preservation and renovation project was open to the public. Now it serves as the Center for Design, Media and Technology and offers a lot of free activities, exhibitions, conferences and such. Don't miss: beautiful garden surrounding the building, have a stroll there or sit on one of the tables with cuppa historical exhibition depicting the story of the Hansen House and its prior tenants. wooden tower created by Czech architect Martin Reinisch "Ofaimme Cafe" of the Ofaimme farm for...

Lovely Israeli food from the Cafe and Restaurant with fresh and Mediterranean food choices. With an eclectic atmosphere and places to sit in the shade of olive trees in the Garden. Hansen house is also very interesting with an Historic House and now a center for culture and Art. Definitely recommend a visit to this place a short walk from the Jerusalem Theatre and close to the shops of Emek Refaim (The...

My mother, father and I had just arrived to Israel from New York City. My mother had lived in Tel Aviv for a few years and we went to Hansen House to meet with one of her friends, her three kids and her partner. It was a beautiful and relaxing place to meet and a great place for adventurous and curious kids. The monument with stairs is beautiful and so is the nature. Fig trees, pomegranate...