Mercazi Hotel Safed
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− | + | ('''Hebrew:''' מלון מרכזי / '''Pronunciation:''' Ma’alon Mer-kaa’zi / '''Translation:''' Central Hotel / '''Description:''' Moderately-priced hotel on the main street of Safed, Israel.) | |
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The Mercazi hotel offers centrally-located [[Safed Hotels|Safed accommodations]] where visitors can relax and walk to all the religious and historical sites in the city. | The Mercazi hotel offers centrally-located [[Safed Hotels|Safed accommodations]] where visitors can relax and walk to all the religious and historical sites in the city. | ||
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=== Haganah Stronghold === | === Haganah Stronghold === | ||
− | Yehuda’s son, Meir (by this point the family had changed the family name to “Maybar”) was a commanding officer in the pre-State paramilitary defense unit, the “Haganah.” He played a leading role in the | + | Yehuda’s son, Meir (by this point the family had changed the family name to “Maybar”) was a commanding officer in the pre-State paramilitary defense unit, the “Haganah.” He played a leading role in the liberation of Tzfat, using his family’s building to guard the Jewish quarter. They went on to capture the Safed Citadel and win the Battle of Tzfat. He also took advantage of the building’s central location to set up a first aid station for Jewish soldiers and civilians. |
== Hotel == | == Hotel == | ||
− | Following the war, Tzfat became a | + | Following the war, Tzfat became a major tourist destination for Israeli and foreign tourists. In addition to the religious and historical sites, many visitors came to enjoy the art center and bohemian atmosphere which was developing in Tzfat. The Maybars decided to renovate their building and create a hotel, which became one of Tzfat’s most popular accommodations. |
=== Accommodations === | === Accommodations === | ||
− | The “Mercazi” -- Central -- hotel is situated on Tzfat’s main commercial street, | + | The “Mercazi” -- Central -- hotel is situated on Tzfat’s main commercial street, Jerusalem Street. The Mercazi offers visitors a quick five-minute walk into the Jewish Quarter where the old synagogues and other historical sites are located, and a ten-minute walk into the Artists Quarter where the galleries are situated. |
There are 39 air-conditioned rooms at the hotel. It is a popular hotel for school groups, large tour groups, yeshivas and seminaries and other visitors who want to take advantage of the location and the amenities. | There are 39 air-conditioned rooms at the hotel. It is a popular hotel for school groups, large tour groups, yeshivas and seminaries and other visitors who want to take advantage of the location and the amenities. | ||
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== Sabbath == | == Sabbath == | ||
The Mercazi is a comfortable venue for Sabbath-observant guests who have access to Sabbath amenities at the Mercazi including Sabbath clocks for electrical appliances, pre-cooked food and pre-heated hot water for hot drinks. | The Mercazi is a comfortable venue for Sabbath-observant guests who have access to Sabbath amenities at the Mercazi including Sabbath clocks for electrical appliances, pre-cooked food and pre-heated hot water for hot drinks. | ||
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