One of Jerusalem's
most famous sites and what used to be Herod's palace back in the 1st
century, the Citadel, situated next to Jaffa Gate, comprises a marvelous
restoration area with the Tower of David
in its center, The Citadel is a home for the renowned Tower
of David Museum, an impressive complex of several halls, which
present the history of the city throughout the ages.
Information:
The Museum is open Sunday to Thursday and Saturday from 9:00am to
5:00pm (Nov.-Mar. - 10:00am to 4:00pm), Friday and Holiday eves 9:00am
to 2:00pm. Regular ticket coasts 35 NIS.
Information: 972-2-6265333 or 972-2-6265310 (24 hours).
To get to the Citadel take bus No 6, 20, or 27 from the Central Bus
Station in Jerusalem to Jaffa Gate.
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