Modern: Jerusalem Chords Bridge
The Jerusalem Chords Bridge was completed in 2008. It is part of the city’s new lightrail system, located close to the central bus station. The bridge is a modern take on the ancient David’s harp. The bridge was designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava.
Batya photographed the bridge from a different view point here. Called Gesher HaMeitarim in Hebrew, it was quite pricey to build. You can see photos of the bridge crowded with pedestrians in green shirts marching for special needs education on the blog Real Jerusalem Streets.
Thursday Challenge theme is MODERN (Contemporary, Fashionable, Architecture, Interiors, Advanced, Cool,…).
Mrs. S. says
Great shot of the bridge!
leoraw says
Thank you, though you can't even tell it's a bridge! It looks like a monstrous set of tall strings hanging over a city.
Rajesh says
Great shot of the bridge. Very nicely photographed.
leoraw says
Thank you!
magiceye says
Wonderful perspective!!
Coincidentally I have posted a pic of a bridge for the theme too!
leoraw says
I saw another bridge, in Revere, MA, that was also posted. I suppose these new bridges lend themselves well to this theme.
Batya says
Thanks for the mention.
It's fun to pick out the bridge in the skyline from all different locations in Jerusalem and beyond. Did you walk it, too?
leoraw says
No, we walked on the roads to the Israel Museum. I'll talk about the museum in upcoming post (and link to you again).
Marja Van Den Boogaardt says
Impressive!
leoraw says
Thanks.
EG CameraGirl , Canada says
I very much like the lines in this photo. Well done, Leora!
leoraw says
Thanks! It is certainly a linear bridge.
joshi daniel says
that is great :)
leoraw says
Thanks!
George says
This is a very beautiful bridge. I really like your photo.
leoraw says
It was great to see it in person.
Jewaicious says
Nice perspective of a lovely bridge. Very unique architecture.
leoraw says
It certainly is different.
travelyn says
I would love to see the bridge. Its a great shop and the name appropriate, since it represents a harp. Great photo.
leoraw says
In general, it's wonderful to visit Jerusalem.
ann says
I like these slick cool lines, we have some here in NZ
leoraw says
I've seen others posting these modern style bridges.
Ramblingwoods says
That is nice looking unlike so many bridges...
leoraw says
I like a lot of bridges. Maybe I just remember the nice ones.
Sara Chapman in Seattle USA says
Leora, this is one neat shot. In Tacoma WA there is something a little bit similar, but this is nicer, and I love the backstory! Modern, indeed!
leoraw says
Would love to see the Tacoma bridge. Thanks for the visit, Sara.
Hannah says
Great angle and photo!
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