| https://www.timesofisrael.com/... Kibbutz Neot Semadar, located in the Arava Desert region of southern Israel, is named as one of the best tourism villages in the world for 2025 by UN Tourism. Among the kibbutz's key features is the architecturally unique, hand-built Art Center. The Art Center, according to Neot Semadar's website, "merges sustainable desert architecture with traditional construction techniques," and was built over a period of 15 years by the community's founders. The kibbutz has 22 guest rooms available for visitors, which are billed as offering a chance for an eco-friendly, sustainable getaway. It is also home to an organic winery and a vegetarian cafe. The kibbutz says that its inclusion on the UN Tourism list "stands as a testament to living in harmony with people, nature and creativity." As of 2023, Neot Semadar had a population of around 260 people. The Art Center, according to Neot Semadar's website, "merges sustainable desert architecture with traditional construction techniques," and was built over a period of 15 years by the community's founders. |