Kings City
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Kings City is a biblical theme park in Eilat, Israel, which was inaugurated in June 2005. It required an investment of about USD 40 million. It is owned by "Africa Israel", "Elran d.d. Real Estate ltd" and a Swiss investor.
The park can handle 4500 visitors per day.
In December 2005, Africa Israel, one of the three owners of Kings City, and another Israeli firm, Polar International, announced they had signed a deal to build a giant amusement park in South Carolina at a cost of USD 360 million.
In January 2006, an evangelical consortium led by Pat Robertson
and his Christian Broadcasting Network
was negotiating with Israel’s government to build a biblical Christian Heritage Center at the northern end of the Sea of Galilee
, northeast of Capernaum
.
Built over a 40000 square feet (3,716.1 m²) area on three levels, the park resembles a king's palace. The palace has four sections:
A journey back to the era of the Pharaohs in ancient Egypt via a four dimensional display composed of huge panoramic screens that create the impression of floating above Pharaoh' palaces and temples.
This cave was constructed to celebrate and honor the wisdom of King Solomon, and includes over 70 displays of optical illusions, labyrinths, self tests and other interactive challenges.
A fascinating journey deep into the ground and through King Solomon's mines, with famous Bible
scenes displayed in niches carved into the walls.
A fascinating boat ride following the life story of King Solomon. Visitors sail through seven caves, each marking a chapter in the life of King Solomon, and complete the experience by gliding down the falls to the King Solomon lake next to his castle. (For safety reasons, the minimum height is 120 cm.)
Entrance is from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (open until 1:00 a.m.) Sunday - Thursday (closed Friday afternoon to Saturday evening for the Sabbath). Exact times vary seasonally.
The park can handle 4500 visitors per day.
In December 2005, Africa Israel, one of the three owners of Kings City, and another Israeli firm, Polar International, announced they had signed a deal to build a giant amusement park in South Carolina at a cost of USD 360 million.
In January 2006, an evangelical consortium led by Pat Robertson
Pat Robertson
Marion Gordon "Pat" Robertson is a media mogul, television evangelist, ex-Baptist minister and businessman who is politically aligned with the Christian Right in the United States....
and his Christian Broadcasting Network
Christian Broadcasting Network
The Christian Broadcasting Network, or CBN, is a fundamentalist Christian television broadcasting network in the United States. Its headquarters and main studios are in Virginia Beach, Virginia.-Background:...
was negotiating with Israel’s government to build a biblical Christian Heritage Center at the northern end of the Sea of Galilee
Sea of Galilee
The Sea of Galilee, also Kinneret, Lake of Gennesaret, or Lake Tiberias , is the largest freshwater lake in Israel, and it is approximately in circumference, about long, and wide. The lake has a total area of , and a maximum depth of approximately 43 m...
, northeast of Capernaum
Capernaum
Capernaum was a fishing village in the time of the Hasmoneans. Located on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee. It had a population of about 1,500. Archaeological excavations have revealed two ancient synagogues built one over the other...
.
Attractions
- Journey To The Past
A journey back to the era of the Pharaohs in ancient Egypt via a four dimensional display composed of huge panoramic screens that create the impression of floating above Pharaoh' palaces and temples.
- Cave Of Illusions And Wisdom
This cave was constructed to celebrate and honor the wisdom of King Solomon, and includes over 70 displays of optical illusions, labyrinths, self tests and other interactive challenges.
- Bible Cave
A fascinating journey deep into the ground and through King Solomon's mines, with famous Bible
Bible
The Bible refers to any one of the collections of the primary religious texts of Judaism and Christianity. There is no common version of the Bible, as the individual books , their contents and their order vary among denominations...
scenes displayed in niches carved into the walls.
- King Solomon's Waterfalls
A fascinating boat ride following the life story of King Solomon. Visitors sail through seven caves, each marking a chapter in the life of King Solomon, and complete the experience by gliding down the falls to the King Solomon lake next to his castle. (For safety reasons, the minimum height is 120 cm.)
Hours and tickets
In May 2007, entrance to Kings City cost USD 25 per adult and USD 22 per child.Entrance is from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (open until 1:00 a.m.) Sunday - Thursday (closed Friday afternoon to Saturday evening for the Sabbath). Exact times vary seasonally.
Sources
External links
- Kings City home page (flash)
- Kings City under construction
- Photo gallery, August 2005 (111 photos)