Exiting the Zion Gate and up to Mount Zion, we visited King David's tomb. Until the Six-Day War, the roof of the building housing the tomb was used as a lookout over the Jewish Quarter. On the other side of the building, steps lead to the room of Jesus' Last Supper. South of the city at Ramat Rahel is the Park of Olives built to demonstrate the disconnection between the urban environment and the land. In the center of the park is a monument of three tall columns perched on steps at the top of which are planted olive trees, olives being a symbol of peace.
Wide paths form a diamond around the centerpiece with cross paths leading to the monument.
Olive trees are planted between the paths. This is living artwork that tells a story. From here, on a clear day there are great views of Bethlehem, the surrounding Palestinian villages and the Dead Sea. A masterpiece of contemporary architecture is the interior of the Supreme Court Building. The design is brilliant in its simplicity and use of open space and light.