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King David Light Show at the Tower of David

King David Light Show at the Tower of David

|45 minutes
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Kids Friendly
A multi-sensory celebration using state-of-the-art technology telling the life story of King David.

Throughout history, King David has always been a legendary character who has caught the attention of many painters, sculptors, and poets. Now he is returning to his city with a new night spectacular for the whole family at the Tower of David Museum.

The show is projected on the citadel's walls after sunset and promises a once-in-a-lifetime experience. With this stunning show, the Tower of David Museum offers a new, modern, and artistic perspective on the biblical story of the most famous king in history.

The show uses cutting-edge technology to create an unprecedented international and artistic attraction suitable for all ages. The show features powerful laser projectors, a computerized system operating 20 projectors, 10 audio players, 14 computers, 14 speakers and amplifiers, and 10 kilometers of advanced cable infrastructure.

The new night experience is a multi-sensory celebration that ties the past, the present, and the future, using state-of-the-art technology. The show tells the life story of King David, starting at his youth days as a young, handsome, and red-haired shepherd in the fields of Bethlehem who was anointed king over Israel by Samuel.

The experience begins with a virtual tour of famous works by the greatest artists of all time: Chagall, Matisse, Michelangelo, and more. The citadel walls display beautiful images of waterfalls and foliage inspired by the Ein Gedi oasis tied to David's biblical story. As the night goes on, you are exposed to more and more imagery and events related to the exciting and thrilling life story of King David - all based on biblical, historical, and archaeological sources.

You will also experience a spectacular light & sound show with the educational part of the experience, psalm songs attributed to David, and a modern musical celebration of songs of praise and happiness dedicated to Jerusalem and its beloved king.

"The show features unique techniques that combine original video footage with hand-drawn illustrations, graphic designs, and music - all created exclusively for the show. The show features various animation, advanced techniques, and revolutionary editing methods. All of the above create the ultimate three-dimensional experience that makes you feel that the characters on the walls are, in fact, living people, and the spectator stops being an observer and becomes an experiencer and an active participant in the occurring events."

GOOD TO KNOW

  • Adults: $16.5  (67  ₪62)
  • Kids: $14  (57  ₪52)
  • The show takes place outdoors in the Citadel courtyard so it is best to dress warmly.
  • With minimal wording---other than a few biblical verses---this show is suitable for speakers of all languages.
  • Dates are subject to change. Please check the Tower of David website for current showings.

dates & times

  • Sunday
    18/5/2521:30-22:15
  • Thursday
    22/5/2521:30-22:15
  • Saturday
    24/5/2521:30-22:15
  • Sunday
    25/5/2521:30-22:15
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  • Sarah Levanah Davis
    Sarah Levanah Davis
    July 21, 2023

    Love the new displays, great place to learn about the history of Jerusalem. Don't need a guided tour, plenty of detailed signs and interactive displays. Lots to see and many unique exhibits. AMAZING lookout.

  • Naomi Sprung
    Naomi Sprung
    March 28, 2023

    What a magnificent place! Stunning ancient Architecture, with amazing history and views terrific gallery of the historic Tower of David throughout the Ages. They sell wonderful and educational timelines of the Area. A lo...

  • Leonardo Aquino
    Leonardo Aquino
    August 16, 2023

    One of the best museums I ever visited. Very well organized, it possesses a good collection and it enlightens a lot about how and why Jerusalem was built. Well worth the visit, took many many photos! Looking forward to v...

  • Virgil Ginjau - Dragomir
    Virgil Ginjau - Dragomir
    June 11, 2023

    Good media exhibition presenting history of the old city of Jerusalem and its temple; some nice small scale models reproducing various states of the city. A few nice observation points, especially inwards the city. Other...

  • Kris T
    Kris T
    August 29, 2023

    It is not only amazing structure and so much history around it, but it also done in such an interactive and amusing way. The whole tower is made into museum with different rooms. There are even things and games for the ki...

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