Reflected in the century-old Turkish train station's window are modern buildings of Beer Sheva.
And on the other side of the street, more high-rise residential buildings.
I'm sure the Ottoman Turks who started to build Beer Sheva towards the end of the 19th century never dreamed it would grow into Israel's second largest city (in terms of area).
Today it spreads across more than 117 square kilometers.
At least some of the apartments still have balconies.
I wonder what a unit costs here.
In Israel most people own their own residence; renting is less common.
Wedged in between the two rows of modern buildings is the Train Yard.
Here from the station balcony (where the first three photos were taken) you can see some of the authentic train cars and two more of the original structures that have been beautifully restored.
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(Linking to Whimsical Windows, Delirious Doors and to James' Weekend Reflections .)
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Beautiful reflections Dina, Shabbat Shalom.
ReplyDeletei am really enjoying seeing this!
ReplyDeleteVery nice reflections!
ReplyDeleteVery nice photos. I'm the first one on the blog from Jerusalem :-)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful reflections post!
ReplyDeleteThe reflections seem to show another world.
ReplyDeleteI admire that everywhere is green vegetation... very nice architecture and wonderful reflection of new buildings in the old one ..
ReplyDeleteShalom friends, old and new. Thanks for your thoughts on this.
ReplyDeleteDaniela, from Jerusalem? Tell me more.
VP, ha, very true, yes!
Beer Sheva follows Tel Aviv and Jerusalem by making new attraction from the old railway station. Good idea!
ReplyDeleteA melange of old and new - nicely captured!
ReplyDeleteOh I need to stop thinking that I prefer old buildings...
ReplyDeleteGreat window reflections. Have a good weekend.
ReplyDeleteThe window look a bit like a prison like window... Except they are not windows in prison... ^^
ReplyDeleteThe architecture and landscaping details feel very much grounded in your part of the world. Terrific shots!
ReplyDeleteThe trees and sun shades look like a very welcome protection from the southern heat.
ReplyDeleteTsuki, unfortunately bars are necessary for security. Many homes have bars on the windows too.
ReplyDelete... and iron rods on the windows. Keeping us in or out?
ReplyDeleteLovely reflections, Dina, and nice architecture on the buildings. :)
ReplyDeleteBeersheva seems wildly different from my vague memories of what I saw there in 1974! I wouldn't mind one of those nice apartments with balcony! It is very interesting following you posts about the Ottoman Turkish train and station.
ReplyDeleteNice reflections!
ReplyDeleteSorry I'm so late with my comment. This is an interesting post. I have to agree that the Ottoman Turks could never have dreamed of the ways things turned out.
Sara, Beer Sheva IS wildly different from even just a few years ago. It is developing and growing. You should come back and see.
ReplyDeleteWow! I was in Beer Sheva a few years ago, but I too am always shocked at how quickly things are sprouting up there! Great dichotomy between the new and old - I especially like the reflections :)
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