The Knesset, the House of Representatives of the State of Israel, was built in 1966 and is the most striking building in the Hakirya district, the government quarter. Near the entrance is a 5m/16ft high bronze Menorah (seven-branched candlestick) by Benno Elkan, a gift from the British Parliament. It is decorated with 29 reliefs of figures and events in Jewish history.
The interior is decorated with mosaics and tapestries by Marc Chagall. Visitors can usually get admission to the visitors' gallery (passport required), and, in Parliament recess, there are guided tours in the building.
The Knesset, the House of Representatives of the State of Israel, was built in 1966 and is the most striking building in the Hakirya district, the government quarter. Near the entrance is a 5m/16ft high bronze Menorah (seven-branched candlestick) by Benno Elkan, a gift from the British Parliament. It is decorated with 29 reliefs of figures and events in Jewish history.