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Jerusalem’s light festival celebrates 11 years! This unique festival attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors from Israel and abroad who stroll the picturesque lanes of Jerusalem’s Old City taking in its enchanted ambiance while its walls and cobblestone streets are illuminated with an amazing variety of modern light art installations created by local and international artists. The juxtaposition of the historic Old City with innovative and captivating artwork is a sight to behold.

Every year, different tracks are offered, each clearly marked by a different color light, taking visitors from one art instillation to another. Details about the pieces exhibited along each track are readily available, allowing guests to choose a route based on their preferences. The routes are in and around the Old City.

The artworks which are usually huge in size include three-dimensional installations, videos on landmark Old City walls and sound-and-light shows. There is also an art fair featuring work by a wide range of light designers displaying and selling their artworks. Some attractions around the Old City are open as well during the evenings of that week as well. It is a feast for the eyes.

The Jerusalem Festival of Light 2019, one of an elite group of light festivals held around the world, is proudly presented by the Jerusalem Development Authority, the Ministry of Jerusalem and Diaspora Affairs, the Jerusalem Municipality and the Ministry of Tourism. It is produced by the Ariel Municipal Company.

This illuminating festival is appropriate for visitors, locals, families, artists and creative enthusiasts.

Jerusalem Festival of Light 2019 Highlights

Path of Light

An exhibit that cannot be complete without you. Come and walk through a large light pillars display that makes a unique picture together – if you only watch them from afar. Make sure you’re in the picture!

Where: Tzahal Square

The Circus of Light

The Crioteclas, Siroloma, Arturo, and the Bright Fairy are unique fantasy creatures, and they call for you to join their light circus. Allow yourself to get immersed into the magical interactions, let go and dance freely.

Where: Jaffa Gate

The House of Light

The Dormition Abbey Stones are about to change during the upcoming festival and turn into a light-emitting exhibit. A group of Viennese artisans is the creators of the “light wallpaper” that covers the front of the monastery with light paintings that reflect art, architecture, and dreams.

Where: Dormition Abey

The Keys of Light

An interactive display that will allow you to play the piano and watch your tunes turn into lights. Every keyboard key is connected to a glow in the urban landscape of the piano, and thus, you can play on it and emit light simultaneously. Create your colorful symphony.

Where: Davidson Center.

Relax and let go

A unique work that translates your body movements into the abstract light picture. Motion detectors are directed at the visitors and transform the data into the computers and projectors that will represent a magnificent interpretation of your movements.

Where: The Inner Jaffa Gate Plaza

Jerusalem evenings can be cool. Bring something warm to wear.

Photos courtesy of the Jerusalem Festival of Lights