July 4, 2013, Updated July 11, 2016

Don’t go to the old Jerusalem railway station if you want to get somewhere by train. But if you’d like to ingest some art, music or fresh cuisine, The First Station – Jerusalem’s hottest new culture and culinary hub in the former rail depot – is the place for you.

In this Postcard from Israel, you’ll see how many locals and tourists are checking out the scene along the tracks.

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Jason Harris

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