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Modern Jerusalem in Miniature

By Deena Levenstein

One of Jerusalem’s hidden treasures is a 1:500 scaled, extremely realistic model of modern Jerusalem. Created with basic materials such as cardboard, paint and glue, and extreme preciseness, it truly feels like you’re getting a bird’s eye view of this spectacular city.

The model represents approximately 6 square kilometers of space, 15% of the city, from the city center, across downtown Jerusalem, through Meah Shearim, Rechavia and other neighborhoods in west Jerusalem, through the Old City and into parts of east Jerusalem.

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The entrance of the city with the Chords Bridge. The transparent structures are planned development projects.
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The Old City of Jerusalem with the Temple Mount
To the left is Mount Zion, as beautiful from above as from below.
To the left is Mount Zion, as beautiful from above as from below.
The trees are added based on Google Street View.
The trees are added based on Google Street View.
Emek Refaim in the German Colony
Emek Refaim in the German Colony

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The model is being worked on on a regular basis and it is used as a tool by city developers and architects.

It is located in Safra Square, the Jerusalem municipality. Go in Building 1 and down to floor 0. Buzz to get into the room and walk around freely or ask someone to show you around.

It is best to call in advance: 02-629-7315.

Read more about the model here and here.

Author

Deena Levenstein

Deena Levenstein is a writer and social-cultural entrepreneur in Jerusalem. She creates and hosts events and runs "Things to do in Jerusalem," a Facebook group of handpicked cultural events in the city. In her spare time she blogs at http://deena.co/.

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