Jerusalem of Gold, Jerusalem of Light
Legend has it that Turkish Sultan Suleiman restored Jerusalem’s city walls to protect himself from being eaten by lions. Whatever his motivation may have been, Israel is appreciative of his triumph. His accomplishment, along with the beautiful architecture of many others throughout Jerusalem, is displayed with reverence and pride - during the day and throughout the night.
Towards the end of the 20th century, the municipality took up the task of illuminating such important sites from dusk until dawn, creating an ethereal image of the past, present, and future for people to see whenever they please.
Among these sites, in addition to the city’s walls, are the Russian Compound, Notre Dame de Jerusalem, the Promenade, Zechariah’s Tomb, the Hezir burial complex, Yad Avshalom, and the Basilica of the Agony. Especially beautiful and symbolic is the illuminated Jerusalem YMCA, built by the same Arthur Louis Harmon who built the Empire State Building and decorated throughout with artistic references to the world’s three greatest faiths.
Towards the end of the 20th century, the municipality took up the task of illuminating such important sites from dusk until dawn, creating an ethereal image of the past, present, and future for people to see whenever they please.
Among these sites, in addition to the city’s walls, are the Russian Compound, Notre Dame de Jerusalem, the Promenade, Zechariah’s Tomb, the Hezir burial complex, Yad Avshalom, and the Basilica of the Agony. Especially beautiful and symbolic is the illuminated Jerusalem YMCA, built by the same Arthur Louis Harmon who built the Empire State Building and decorated throughout with artistic references to the world’s three greatest faiths.
- Basilica of the Agony Hezir burial complex Jerusalem Jerusalem city lights Jerusalem Promenade Jerusalem YMCA lights Notre Dam de Jerusalem Russian Compound Yad Avshalom Zechariah's Tomb