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Guide name : Uri Ohayon, City of David
Sites : Armon Hanatziv Promenade , The Hasmonean Aqueduct , The Peace forest , Mitzpe David
The duration of the track : 1 to 2 hours
Is the track circular? One may choose the circular route
Difficulty : Easy to moderate
Accessibility : Accessible, except for the Hasmonean Aqueduct
The Armon Hanatziv Promenade is a stunning promenade that combines extraordinary views with archaeological landmarks, stories of historic battles, and new Jerusalem attractions.
Parking area at the Armon Hanatziv Promenade
Main observation deck of the Armon Hanatziv Promenade
Aqueduct mosaic and southern vista point
The Hasmonean Aqueduct
The Goldman Promenade <BR>and eastern vista point
Peace Forest Camping and Accommodation Complex
Mitzpe David – The City of David Visitor Center at the Armon Hanatziv Promenade
We recommend beginning your tour at the Armon Hanatziv Promenade, a particularly poignant historical site. Around 3,800 years ago, it was here that Abraham first gazed upon Mount Moriah (the Temple Mount) after a three-day journey from the Be’er Sheva and Hebron region.
From the promenade, you can marvel at the stunning view of the Old City and the Temple Mount, imagining the pivotal moment that marked the beginning of Jerusalem’s story. This is the perfect vantage point to kick off your exploration of the city.
Pro Tip: Visit in the early morning or at sunset, when the light beautifully enhances the scenery.
Continue along the eastern promenade (Goldman Promenade). At the start of the promenade, you’ll find the UN Headquarters in the Middle East, which once served as the residence of the British Mandatory Government, giving the neighborhood its name.
Opposite the palace, you will find an interesting water cistern with a vertical shaft descending into the Hasmonean Aqueduct, carved into the mountain. (Access to the aqueduct is by prior arrangement, for groups).
This aqueduct was constructed around 2,100 years ago to transport water from Bethlehem to the Temple. The deep shafts were used by tunnel diggers to locate the route, to lower workers, and raise debris.
As you continue along the promenade, the view becomes mesmerizingly desert-like, highlighting Jerusalem as a city perched on the edge of the desert.
Throughout history, this desert has been a refuge for nomads, rebels, prophets, and monks. King David, originally a shepherd from the desert, chose to stop wandering and establish Jerusalem as his home – a stable and permanent national anchor.
The trail ends at the shaded Mitzpe David Visitors Center, which is equipped with public restrooms. From the Visitors Center, you can enjoy the longest zip line in Israel or take a Segway tour along the Armon Hanatziv Promenade.
From there, you can:
Pro Tip: While the trail offers shaded resting spots, it’s recommended to bring water and a hat.
Navigate to the Armon Hanatziv Promenade using Waze.
Bus lines to the Has Promenade:
For walking navigation, use Google Maps.
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The promenade is accessible for strollers and wheelchairs. The trail can also be enjoyed with babies in carriers.
For those interested in a circular route, the trail can start and end at the Mitzpe David Visitors Center, located on the Armon Hanatziv Promenade.
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