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Tower of David Museum (The Citadel)

Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem, Israel
972 2626 5310/ 972 2626 5333
Ranked #7 of 138 attractions in Jerusalem
4.5 of 5 stars 123 Reviews
Type: History Museums
Owner description: Located in the restored ancient Citadel, this museum traces the long and turbulent history of Jerusalem using audiovisual presentations, models, maps,...... more » Owner description: Located in the restored ancient Citadel, this museum traces the long and turbulent history of Jerusalem using audiovisual presentations, models, maps, holograms and videos. « less
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New York City
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43 reviews 43 reviews
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32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

The displays in the museum simply were not first-rate. Perhaps in some other location this would have been special, but with so much to see in Jerusalem, I could have skipped this and not felt like I missed anything. So go if you have the time - but don't juggle your schedule to make the time at the expense of... More

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Colchester, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Wonderful city spotless clean cobbled roads decent people interesting historical sites More

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Tel Aviv, Israel
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

The light show is a spectacular combination of the ancient stone structure and the sophisticated and superbly done animation. The show doesn't stop, explain and narrate in detail the long and complex history of Jerusalem so a minimal amount of knowledge of the city's history will go a long way and help you enjoy the show much more. Jerusalem nights... More

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Brasov, Romania
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11 reviews 11 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

A nice presentation of the history of Jerusalem (Israel) through the ages More

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USA
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

This isnt a cheesy light show but an artistic and moving rendering of an historical struggle that goes on to this day. Well worth the time and price. More

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Los Angeles
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

We loved it and the useum is moderate but the exhibits inside helped me to understand the complex history. Get the two for one deal. The light show as super fabulous More

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See 5 more reviews by M31Galaxy for Jerusalem
West Orange, New Jersey
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Quite interesting and the night time Sound and Light Spectacle is jaw-droppingly good......and this from a NY cynic. More

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Elizabeth, New Jersey
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Beginning with the video of the history of Jerusalem, the Tower of David museum was a meaningful learning experience. It had clear signs and paths for tourists. Even though we weren't part of a guided tour, the signs were easy to follow and helped explain what we were looking at. It is set up chronologically, so you travel through time... More

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London
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012
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Standing on and next to stones that have been there for thousands of years is just awesome. You also get Jerusalem history in a nutshell if you opt for the audioguide tour (will take 1.5 hours, though); the exhibits in the rooms are all fake and more to illustrate the story, but the models of the town over the years... More

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See 2 more reviews by Ehlephant2012 for Jerusalem
Boulder, Colorado
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

One of the best things about this attraction, is that it's open on the Sabbath, handy if you're staying in the Old City, and most everything is closed or not running.Also the panoramic view from the top Is spectacular. Other than that, not so much; broken pieces of this and that here and there and all so totally restored Also,... More

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