Here is our tour group attentively listening to the guide, standing in the interesting shadows (for Shadow Shot Sunday) of a "viewing pergola.".
The Sherover Promenade was built in 1989.
Its architects describe it thus:
This promenade overlooks the Old City of Jerusalem, parts of western Jerusalem and a great sweep of the Judean Desert. Its 1,350 meter long walk is used by both Jews and Arabs as well as tourists and pilgrims to Jerusalem. Its quiet gardens, planted with agricultural species such as wheat and olives, and its many viewing pergolas, create an atmosphere of peace and beauty in which to enjoy this unique and world-famous site. The garden contrasts sharply with the desert which begins immediately at its feet, and provides an elegant transition from the city to the classic views of Jerusalem.Great photos of the tayelet at the landscape architect's website!
A second big tayelet in the area is the Haas or Armon HaNatsiv Promenade , a favorite of tourists riding Segways.
On the far left the Old City is visible.Enlarge the photo and you can see the golden Dome of the Rock shining.
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Above the Arab villages is the Mt. of Olives on the horizon, left.Just beyond the ridge on the right lies the Judean Desert, the Dead Sea, and the Kingdom of Jordan.
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Strolling along the tayelet in evening or early morning sounds like a nice summer activity, so I add it to Robin's Summer Stock Sunday.
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