Beyond the footbridge you can see Mount Zion..
Below it you see the red sign directing you down to Jerusalem's Cinematheque..
On its left is the Menachem Begin Heritage Center.
.
On its left is the Menachem Begin Heritage Center..
The tall white sculpture is Yigal Tumarkin's "Peace," commemorating peace activist Abie Nathan's flight to Egypt.
.
The bridge spans busy Hebron Road.
.
.
Embedded in Bnai Brith Bridge are seven handprints. First is the late and great Mayor Teddy Kollek.
.Then what I assume are the major donors in Bnai Brith International who opened their hand to enable or finance the construction of the bridge.
.Another bridge for Louis la Vache's Sunday Bridges!
.
What a very interesting thing to do (the handprints, I mean)! That is a beautiful bridge with beautiful views.
ReplyDeleteCool hands idea, wonderful bridges, the cinémathèque looks like a nice place (architecturally speaking of course!) The first one is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteGood series of photos for the bridge, and seen in many different angles it reaches a different dimension.
ReplyDeleteThe first two times I visited Israel Teddy Kollek was still mayor of Jerusalem, Shamir and Rabin were the Prime Ministers then.
ReplyDeleteYour photos capture a great deal of green, it's really lovely. Love the handprints too.
ReplyDelete-----------------------------------
My photography is available for purchase - visit Around the Island Photography and bring home something beautiful today!
Quite an interesting post. I remember Teddy, the mayor but don't know the others.
ReplyDeletegreat vantage point on the second photo. and i spy an al fresco cafe.:p
ReplyDeleteI like the pickets chosen for the bridge, which makes it blend in better with the surrounding view.
ReplyDeleteI'm very fond of bridges of all kinds. I think the architecture they represent don't always get the recognition they deserve.
ReplyDeleteI love the curves.
ReplyDeleteand the cafe has a nice spot - above the traffic.
How very impressive a sight.
ReplyDeleteMay you have a good start into the new week.
daily athens
I like all the angles you show us of this interesting foot bridge, Dina. The hand prints add visual appeal.
ReplyDeletevery interesting place to see and experiece. Actually, I like the details of these photographs.
ReplyDelete