It is very little, but it is a bridge.
And today it is for Louis la Vache's Sunday Bridges.
The wooden bridge crosses the dry moat around Jerusalem's Citadel, also (erroneously) called the Tower of David.
You pass through the ornamental gate, cross the bridge, and enter the Citadel.
Antiquities inside date back to the 2nd century BCE, but most of what we see today is from the Medieval period.
After the Ottoman victory in the 16th century, Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, who also built the present Old City walls, constructed the monumental entrance.
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a fantastic wood bridge. the artifacts inside must be quite interesting.
ReplyDeleteThis is not reconstructed? It's the original? That's so amazing.
ReplyDeleteLuna Miranda, shalom. Oh yeah! Interesting for sure.
ReplyDeleteKay, well, I imagine the bridge itself is quite modern. It has to be strong and sure enough to support lots of tourist traffic. But all the rest is really old.
I imagine it was a drawbridge when the Crusaders were in the fort.
It's really impressive!
ReplyDeleteGreetings:)
did all the water dry up in the moat?
ReplyDeleteSmall bridges count, Dina! And doubly when they are found in such a beautiful place steeped in so much history.
ReplyDeleteJoo and Francisca, thanks!
ReplyDeleteAnn, I think it was always a dry moat.
The Citadel is fantastic! Would love to visit.
ReplyDeleteTiny yes but... it's there and was/is essential. So many centuries...
ReplyDeleteTiny it may be, but if it leads into such a rich, historical place, I don't think any one will mind at all!
ReplyDeleteA small bridge, but very important!
ReplyDeleteThank you for this wonderful impressions...
ReplyDeleteBest regards from Berlin,
Uwe-Jens
You really took a lot of photos in and around the erroneously named Tower of David! I recognized Christ Church too. You are transporting me to wonderful memories - thank you!
ReplyDeleteOne day I´d like to be there.
ReplyDeleteBest regards
Elisa, Argentina
Wonderful Jerusalem! So great to see your pictures from your lovely country.
ReplyDeleteWish you a blessed week:-) Hugs from Tania
Magnificent medieval architecture. So compelling. Thank you, Dina.
ReplyDeleteI didn't see any alligators in that moat .....
ReplyDeleteCool photos, Dina!
Very nice, really charming. I enjoy these images, Dina.
ReplyDeleteLooking at my comments all together you surely notice that I'm a bit late with the blog comments!!