Kings City, Biblical theme park in Eilat, Israel
Kings City was a large entertainment complex built in the shape of a castle with multiple floors dedicated to biblical themes in Eilat. The facility included various attractions and zones that guided visitors through different exhibition areas.
The idea for the park arose in 1993, construction began in 2000, and Kings City opened in June 2005, built by Elran Real Estate, Africa Israel Hotels and Jol Vern Holdings at a cost of 160 million shekels, with advice from Disneyland consultants. It drew about 250,000 visitors in its first half year. After falling visitor numbers and debts of roughly 53 million shekels, it closed in early 2016 and was bought that year by Donna Barclays for 36 million shekels.
The park's name, Kings City, refers to the biblical kings whose stories its rides staged. The Bible Cave presented scenes such as Adam and Eve, Joseph and his brothers, and the Tablets of the Covenant with moving mechanical figures and narration in Hebrew and English. The Spiral of David slides took their name from King David.
The former indoor park is located in central Eilat and is easily accessible by car or public transport. The converted structure is now used mainly as a commercial space, so only the outer architecture can be viewed from outside.
The park's boat ride, King Solomon's Waterfalls, built by Swiss firm Intamin AG, ended with a 20-metre drop from the building's roof into the King Solomon pool beside the structure, with the song "King Solomon" by Limor Shapira and Rafi Weinstock playing in the background.
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