Longest Suspension Bridge In Israel Opens In Jerusalem (Photos)

By Municipality of Jerusalem
Posted on 08/10/23

The bridge, which is expected to be a major tourist attraction in the capital, is located near the agricultural farm in Ben Hinnom Valley - where people engage in ancient agricultural practices such as picking olives, making wine and making honey - as well as near the City of David National Park; the site of the Food Truck Festival being held until the end of August; the First Station complex; and the Sultan's Pool.

The bridge was inaugurated on Sunday, July 30 in the presence of the Minister of Jerusalem Affairs and Jewish Heritage, Meir Porush; the Director-General of the Ministry of Tourism, Dani Shahar; the Mayor of Jerusalem, Moshe Lion; and the Director-General of the City of David, Davidla Barry.

The project established with funding from the Ministry of Jerusalem Affairs and Jewish Heritage, the Ministry of Tourism, and the Jerusalem Municipality, was carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority and the Moriah company.

The Minister of Jerusalem Affairs and Jewish Heritage, Meir Porush, said "The new suspension bridge provides a unique tourist experience, and gives you a view of the different parts of the city. This is another one of the many kinds of projects that we are leading with partners to encourage tourists from all over the world to come to Jerusalem."

The Minister of Tourism, Haim Katz, said "For the benefit of Israeli citizens and visitors from abroad, we built the bridge with the spectacular view in order to upgrade the tourist experience in the area. The summer vacation is a great opportunity for Israeli families to come experience the uniqueness of this place. We will continue to invest in the promotion of Jerusalem as a leading tourist destination. Come enjoy yourselves."

The Mayor of Jerusalem, Moshe Lion, said "The suspension bridge is an addition to tourism in the city. As the leading city in Israel, Jerusalem is regularly upgrading its tourist sites and investing millions in the development of domestic and inbound tourism in the city. I invite everyone to come visit Jerusalem."