Kings City

Kings City is a biblical theme park in Eilat, Israel, which has been inaugurated in June 2006. It required an investment of about USD 40 million. It is owned by "Africa Israel", "Elran d.d. Real Estate ltd" and Swiss investor.

Attractions

Built over a 40,000 square feet area on three levels, the park resembles a king's palace.The palace has four sections:

* "Journey To The Past"A journey back to the era of Pharaohs in ancient Egypt via a four dimensional display composed of huge panoramic screens that will make you feel as if you were 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 many other interactive challenges.

* "Bible Cave"A fascinating journey deep into the ground and through King Solomon's mines, with famous Bible scenes displayed in niches carved into the walls.

* "King Solomon Falls"A fascinating boat ride following the life story of King Solomon. Sail through 7 different caves, each marking a chapter in the life of King Solomon, and complete the experience as you glide down the falls to the King Solomon lake next to his castle.(For safety reasons, the minimum height is 120 cm.)

Hours and tickets

Entrance to Kings City costs USD 25 per adult and USD 22 per child [as of May 2007] ; 2nd ticket free Discount for Leumi MASTERCARD holders.

Entrance is from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (open until 1:00 a.m.) Sunday - Thursday.Closed every Friday afternoon to Saturday evening for the Sabbath; exact times vary seasonally. Also check for Holiday hours.

The park can handle 4500 visitors per day.

Amenities

Six fast-food outlets provide a range of eating choices, with about 300 seats. There is also a cafe, a souvenir store, and a photography store.

Miscellaneous

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. [http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3189661,00.html]

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. [http://home.hamptonroads.com/stories/story.cfm?story=97717&ran=124161&tref=po]

ee also

*Eilat
*Eilot (kibbutz)
*Eilat Airport
*Eilat Ashkelon Pipeline Company
*Eilat International Film Festival
*Eilat bakery bombing
*Ezion-Geber
*Ink Flag (Israel)
*Operation Ovda
*Ovda International Airport
*Port of Eilat
*Taba Border Crossing
*Yotvata Airfield

ources

* [http://www.arzaworld.com/news/archive/2005/09/the_kings_city.html The Kings City biblical theme park opens in Eilat]
* [http://www.africa-israel.com/eng/inner.asp?id=9500&pid=6500 Information from Africa Israel]

External links

* [http://www.kingscity.co.il/ Kings City home page] (flash)
* [http://www.billkeays.com/kingscity.htm Kings City under construction]
* [http://www.gallery.yan.co.il/gallery/eilat_aug_2005_kings_city Photo gallery] , August 2005 (111 photos)