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Tower of David
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Go early at 9 AM opening to avoid crowds on the narrow staircase to the top of the Phasael Tower. Late afternoon light around 3-4 PM makes the golden Jerusalem stone glow for photos.
Budsjettips
Entry is 40 ILS (about $11 USD) for adults, and combo tickets including the night show run 60 ILS. The Jerusalem City Pass and Israel Museum combo pass both include entry here.
Anbefalt for
History buffs, Photography enthusiasts, First-time visitors to Jerusalem
Planlegg ditt besøk
2-3 hours
Om
Raske fakta: Standing at the western edge of the Old City, this fortress has guarded Jerusalem's main entrance for over 2,000 years. Its stones bear layers from Herod's palace, Muslim minarets, Crusader towers, and Ottoman cannons all stacked on the same spot.
Høydepunkter: At night, the ancient stones become a canvas for a 30-minute light-and-sound show projected across the entire citadel courtyard. The show tells Jerusalem's 4,000-year history through music and imagery without a single spoken word.
Insidertips
- Photographers should head straight to the top of the Phasael Tower at opening time before tour groups arrive for unobstructed views of the Dome of the Rock.
- The small museum inside has a 3D model of 19th-century Jerusalem that helps orient you to the modern view from the tower.
- Skip the audio guide and join one of the free 20-minute guided talks held hourly in English at the entrance courtyard.
- Wear sturdy shoes, the stone steps inside the towers are worn smooth and uneven after centuries of use.
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Har du hørt om gratis guidede turer?
Etter å ha reist til over 30 land, er det én ting jeg skulle ønske noen hadde fortalt meg fra dag én, og det endret helt hvordan jeg opplever nye byer.
Gratis guidede turer. Ja, faktisk gratis. Ingen kredittkort nødvendig. Ingen skjulte kostnader.
Lokal guide, 2-3 timer
Hovedattraksjoner, skjulte perler, lokale historier
100% tipsbasert
Guider tjener kun tips, så de gir sitt absolutt beste
Du gir tips etter hva som føles riktig
På slutten gir du bare tips etter hva du synes er riktig
Jeg har gjort dette i dusinvis av byer, og det har vært høydepunktet på nesten hver tur. Hvis du besøker Jerusalem, Israel, gjør dette på din første dag. Du vil takke meg senere.
