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From fortress to welcome mat: Accessibility at the Tower of David

Elevators, ramps, and tactile exhibits now make 85% of the site accessible, a feat that required removing a vaulted medieval roof to install an elevator.

  An intern at the Tower of David tries out goggles that offer a panoramic virtual reality view of Jerusalem.
 An intern at the Tower of David tries out goggles that offer a panoramic virtual reality view of Jerusalem.
(photo credit: SHARON ALTSHUL)
BySHARON ALTSHUL
JANUARY 4, 2025 12:41
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