Jerusalem: Old & New

Jerusalem: Old & New

A view of the dome of the rock, the western wall and the old city of jerusalem. from “the promenade” the neighborhood of Armon Hanatziv ( East Talpiot) is a special attraction. According to Jewish tradition, the hill is the spot where Abraham and Isaac first saw Mount Moriah, the spot where Abraham would come within a hair`s breath of sacrificing his son. Christians call the spot the Hill of Evil Counsel, after their belief that here, the Sanhedrin decided to put Jesus on trial.

Today, the area is home to a panoramic walkway featuring panoramic views of the Old City, Temple Mount, Mount of Olives, and stark Judean Desert to the west. Jerusalemites universally call it the “tayelet” (Hebrew for “promenade”), but in fact there are actually three promenades to discover.

This shot was taken from the Walter and Elise Haas Promenade

The Haas Promenade was the original tourist attraction in the neighborhood, and continues to enjoy the most unique view in Jerusalem. Situated directly above a Second Temple-era aqueduct, the promenade illustrates the ancient words of King David: “As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds His people.”

The Promenade enjoys the widest view of the three walkways, including clear views of the Old City walls, Temple Mount, al-Aqsa Mosque, Dome of the Rock and Mount of Olives, as well as Jerusalem`s “Three Towers” – the Seven Arches Hotel atop the Mount of Olives, Augusta Victoria Hospital further to the west, and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, at the summit of Mount Scopus.

Jerusalem: Old & New belongs to the following groups:

Architectural Photography, Art of the Middle East, AW Welcome Center, Cityscapes and Skylines, Happy Haven, HDR Photography and Street Photography and Photojournalism