The Supreme Court Bridge leads into--you guessed it!--the Supreme Court building.The courthouse was dedicated in 1992 but the bridge was not added until 2005.
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It is only for pedestrians, who walk on the lower part.I got off the bus at the Central Bus Station and walked over to the court in less than 15 minutes.
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The architects, Ram and Ada Karmi, explain that the location of the Supreme Court at the entrance to the city, near the Central Bus Station, emphasizes its accessibility to all Israelis.
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In biblical times, the entrance of a city is where the judges sat and judged on Mondays and Thursdays.
As Deuteronomy 16:18 says, "You shall appoint magistrates and officials . . . in all your gates . . . and they shall govern the people with due justice."
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From the bridge you can see the old Jerusalem neighborhood of Nachlaot..
Happy "Sunday Bridges" and bon dimanche to Louis la Vache and all the meme participants.
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Nice images of the city. Very cool bridge too.
ReplyDeleteI wondered if the bridge was symbolic, and from your description, I assume that it is. Interesting structure.
ReplyDeleteThat's a marvelous bridge for Sunday Bridges, Dina. But I hope you did not need to go to court to solve any legal troubles! Are you confident justice is accessible to all Israelis?
ReplyDeleteVery interesting structure, Dina.
ReplyDeleteA very cool, unique, interesting Supreme Court Bridge! Perfect for Louis la Vache's BRIDGE meme! Architects and engineers must really study it!
ReplyDeleteI like the photo of grandson Dean in yesterday's Psalm challenge posting
That is quite a structure for a pedestrian bridge. Interesting info about having judges at the city gate.
ReplyDeleteI cannot tell you how I loved looking at this photo of yours. I have always wondered what the city looks like, so your shot gave me a little peek into it beauty. That bridge is an architectural delight. It does look like an entrance gate to the city to me. It is lovely.
ReplyDeleteWhat fantastic shots!
ReplyDeleteIf you walk only on the lower part, what's that huge upper portion for? Looks great though.
ReplyDeleteThe first one is another gem. So you did find new shots of bridges!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your sweet comment re. the olive tree. It doesn't look good though. :-(
A strange bridge but I like it much more than the Clatrava madness. I bet the view is great from up there!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic work that bridge is! Great shots, Dina, well done.
ReplyDeleteThis bridge at the Supreme Court brings to mind your earlier series on this fascinating structure.
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Great shots. I love the perspective on the first one, and the feeling that the lone pedestrian gives it.
ReplyDeleteReally wonderful! I love the concept of the building being accesible to everyone.
ReplyDeleteWhat an impressive bridge. Modern, beautiful.
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