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Mitzpe Ramon attractions
Mitzpe Ramon attractions
Mitzpe Ramon's biggest sight is the Ramon Crater (Machtesh Ramon), 500 meters deep, 40 kilometers long, 10 kilometers at its widest, and claimed to be the largest in the world. This is not, however, an asteroid impact site: just a particularly large asymmetrical hole dug out of the ground by natural processes of erosion. The Ramon Crater is the largest of three Negev craters, containing geological formations unlike those you would see anywhere else in the world. Together with a magnificent panorama, it presents a fascinating story of geomorphologic evolution. The Ramon Nature Reserve which encompasses the crater and the Negev mountains surrounding is the largest nature reserve in Israel.
Ramon Crater. (see above) �
Mitzpe Ramon Visitors Center. Located at the edge of the crater, this affords stunning views over the area and has a small and informative museum documenting the geological and natural history of the area - a large picture window in the centre affords visitors a breathtaking view of the crater itself. �
The Albert Promenade. A trail decorated with impressive environmental sculptures - starts from the Visitors Center and goes along the edge of the Ramon Crater. In the middle of the promenade there is a "bird balcony" which hangs above the crater and offers the best view around over the crater. Visitors can see birds flying under their feet rather than over their head. After the paved trail ends, a path continues along the crater edge and leads to a small observation platform installed atop of a rock resembling a camel. �
Bio Ramon. A museum showcasing the wildlife of the desert and the crater. The rich collection of desert plants and animals displayed is divided into two parts: an indoor interpretation centre and an outdoor area reconstructing the Negev desert landscape, with desert loess, hamada, sand, cliffs, riverbeds and even a small spring. �
Outdoor Desert Sculpture Park
Alpacas Farm - the largest outside of South America
Sde Boker - Ben Gurion's Tomb and Negev Residence
The Lost City at Mitspor Eli - near Mash'abei Sade, an early Muslim archaeological site
Avdat - world heritage Nabatean town
Ein Avdat - a beautiful gorge at Zin river
Amonite Wall - at the Ramon cirque, the site of multiple fossils
The Carpentry - at the Ramon cirque, a unique geological formation
The Negev Vineyard Route
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