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| The future Jerusalem cable car |
The city of Jerusalem announced that it plans to build a cable car system to bring tourists to and from the Western Wall while enjoying breathtaking views, according to a statement made by government officials.
One cable car route will connect the Dung Gate entrance to the Mount of Olives, while a second route will connect the Dung Gate entrance to the Khan Theater of Hinnom.
The system will be capable of carrying 6,000 passengers per hour. the routes will be approximately 1.6 km long or about one mile, and will take about four minutes to travel.
Jerusalem municipal officials said the cable car system will meet the needs of the millions of people visiting the Western Wall and the Old City each year.
“I can’t wait for the cable car system to be completed, and I will surely be there on opening day to enjoy the breathtaking views traveling down from the Mount of Olives to the Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem. This is definitely a wonderful idea,” Menachem Blooming, 32, of Monroe, New York told YourJewishNews.com after learning about the cable car.
"Beyond being a transport solution, the cable car will also serve as a unique and innovative attraction that will offer stunning views," the Mayor of Jerusalem, Nir Barkat said.