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of Israel’s public transport systems? Haifa is also home to the country’s national railway museum where original prototypes are exposed and exhibitions take place. (Entrance fee applies, www.rail.co.il) Madatech, Israel’s National Museum of Science Technology and Space Haifa is a perfect destination for a holiday with the kids, since it allows you to combine time at the beach with urban attractions. Most of them are well-known spots, such as the zoo, the Louis Promenade, etc., but there are innovations there too. The Madatech for instance, has inaugurated a series of permanent exhibitions dedicated to Leonardo da Vinci, aviation, visual deceptions, puzzle games and more, aside from the temporary one which changes every few months. The museum’s multisensorial Klimt exhibition about the meeting between science and art will remain on show until the end of December 2022 - a one-of-a kind international exhibition that’s well worth a look into. The museum also holds 3D printing workshops for kids and adults alike. (Entrance fee applies, madatech.org.il/en). Food market tours Haifa has many different markets famous for the quality and diversity of their produce. Wadi Nisnas and Talpiot markets are replete with delicious street food offerings and seasonal produce of the highest quality. Its flea market is considered to be the most authentic of its kind in Israel, constantly renewing its stock, mainly with merchandise shipped each month from Belgium and Holland. In order to know exactly where to eat and what to buy, the best thing to do is to join one the city’s numerous food tours. Moshe Angel gives wonderful culinary tours of the Wadi Nisnas market (thetastetour.co.il/t-en), and Erez Golko

The Klimt exhibition at the Madatech I Photo: Javier Naval

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ATMOSPHERE DECEMBER 2022