Armored Corps Memorial Site and Museum (Latrun), Jerusalem
Yad La-Shiryon, or the Armored Corps Memorial Site and Museum, stands as Israel's official tribute to fallen soldiers in the armored corps. Situated in Latrun, it is renowned as one of the most comprehensive tank museums globally, hosting a diverse collection of tanks and armored vehicles from various nations, including Israel, the former Soviet Union, the United States, Britain, Germany, and France.
Visitors to the museum can explore a wide array of exhibits, ranging from a model of Leonardo da Vinci's tank to full-scale replicas of armored knights, Assyrian and Egyptian chariots, and a battle heritage room. The site also features a Wall of Names honoring fallen soldiers and a recreational park for families to enjoy.
The museum's location at the historic Latrun Police Station, dating back to the British Mandate era, holds profound significance for the Jewish people. During the 1948 War of Independence, Latrun witnessed intense battles as Jewish forces sought to break through the siege on the road to Jerusalem. The area was eventually captured by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) during the Six-Day War in 1967.
Visitors to the museum can explore a wide array of exhibits, ranging from a model of Leonardo da Vinci's tank to full-scale replicas of armored knights, Assyrian and Egyptian chariots, and a battle heritage room. The site also features a Wall of Names honoring fallen soldiers and a recreational park for families to enjoy.
The museum's location at the historic Latrun Police Station, dating back to the British Mandate era, holds profound significance for the Jewish people. During the 1948 War of Independence, Latrun witnessed intense battles as Jewish forces sought to break through the siege on the road to Jerusalem. The area was eventually captured by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) during the Six-Day War in 1967.
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Sight Name: Armored Corps Memorial Site and Museum (Latrun)
Sight Location: Jerusalem, Israel (See walking tours in Jerusalem)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Sight Location: Jerusalem, Israel (See walking tours in Jerusalem)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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