+++++ What Thomas Kinkade said about this work +++++ "The Tower of David has become a recognized landmark, viewed by many as the symbol of Jerusalem. I think the view is, quite simply, one of the most dramatic and inspiring that I know. I was pleased to see that biblically significant plants - the dignified cypress and the broom plant with its luxurious yellow flowers - are abundant in this place. For a vision of the Old City that encompasses a great sweep of time, taking us to the era of Jesus and hundreds of years before, the vista of the Tower of David is unsurpassed." ~~Thomas Kinkade

Tower of David Jerusalem's citadel, known as the "Tower of David" is a historical and archaeological site of world importance. Over the generations it has become both a landmark and a symbol of the city. This monument attracts 1 Million visitors a year and houses a museum which has the history of Jerusalem. Almost every period of Jerusalem's long and eventful history is represented, some by architectural elements in the massive structure itself, others by more modest remains in its large inner courtyard. This is essentially a medieval fortress, with later additions. Its towers and ramparts offer splendid views of that part of Jerusalem where Old and New merge, and East meets West. The site of the citadel has always been the weak point in the city's defenses, compelling its rulers throughout history to fortify the site. If Jerusalem were a harbor, the Tower of David would be its lighthouse!