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At the Central Bus Station
When in Jerusalem’s Central Bus Station, a person cannot but notice this very large relief of key tourist sites in and around Jerusalem. The Montefiore Windmill (center-left) which stands high above many of the other buildings was one of the first landmarks to be erected outside the Old City Walls. It was named after its founder, Moses (or Moshe) Montefiore, a British Jewish philanthropist funded its construction which was completed in 1857 for use as a flour mill.
However, by 1891 it was phased out as a flour mill because the newly-invented stream-powered wheat-grinding mills were more cost productive. Nevertheless, and because of its unique design, it remained as a culturally significant tourist attraction. In Israel’s 1948 War of Independence, Jewish fighters used it as an observation platform, and consequently, was bombed by British forces who sided with the Arabs in their attempt to prevent Israel from defending the whole of Jerusalem.
Today, the windmill has been restored as is a small museum, surrounded by the upmarket neighborhood of Yemin Moshe. This relief also includes other notable buildings in and around Jerusalem, one of which is David’s Citadel seen fourth from the right.
Next time in this city, don’t forget to board a bus for one of the many scenic trips. You can travel by bus to just about anywhere in Israel, and if you are pleasant enough and willing to to strike up a conversation with a local Israeli on the bus, you will find that they are most forthcoming when it comes to talking about their homeland and its many interesting features and places.
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The Bronze Sculpture
It was a warm evening, with the feel of summer on its way. The streets around West Jerusalem were full of party lights, where people are dining or walking and enjoying the atmosphere. Around the corner from the hotel where we were staying we discovered some delightful and interesting bronze sculptures such as this one. In the background are a couple of people observing the sculpture from another aspect. This abstract looks very much like an animal with what looks like a table next to it. To us, it looked like a ‘bull about to be sacrificed on the Altar beside it’ and we’re sure you will probably appreciate it with a completely different interpretation.
The little restaurant opposite, called Zuni, is a open 24 hours a day, with an open deck upstairs. It’s a great pass-time to walk around the backstreet of Jerusalem. Next time your there don’t forget to experience it. Check out this series next week as we continue to look at the art in Jerusalem.
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The Two Harpists
These lovely pictures showing two dedicated harpists were taken in two different places in Jerusalem. The one on the left is playing her harp at the City of David which, in ancient times was another name for Jerusalem. This area is now an active archaeological site, where deep underground, the City is revealing some of the most remarkable and exciting archaeological discoveries of the ancient world. Above ground, tourists walk around and view parts of Biblical Jerusalem, and consider the days of the great Patriarch Abraham, when the first foundations of the city were laid about 3,800 years ago.
The harpist on the right is sitting in an alcove just inside the famous Jaffa Gate, with an entrance way stands approximately 6 metres high within a 12-metre wall being the main entrance to the Old City. Incidentally, the Jaffa Gate is made from stone and is the only gate that was built at right angles to the wall; useful as a strong defensive measure to slow down any oncoming attackers. In this part of the wall, the sounds of the harp were clear and resonant, created by the vibrations of the strings connected to a base sound board. On many occasions we saw this same harpist playing her music on the bench inside this small niche and it’s likely that when you visit Jerusalem, you will also find someone entertaining the hundreds of people walking past and into this ancient city.
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