Tribute to Jerusalem

Tribute to Jerusalem is a red steel sculpture on Mount Herzl made up of several arches that frame the Judean Hills and create geometric shapes against the sky. The arches are positioned to offer different views of the surrounding landscape, with each angle revealing new spatial relationships between the artwork and the terrain.

The sculpture was commissioned in 1975 by then-Mayor Teddy Kollek as the artist's final outdoor work before his death. Its creation marked a turning point in Jerusalem's approach to modern public art.

The structure represents modern artistic expression in Jerusalem, bringing international creative traditions into conversation with the local landscape. As you walk around it, the red arches frame different views of the surrounding hills, showing how the artwork engages with its natural setting.

The sculpture is easy to reach and located in an accessible area of the mount with parking and paths nearby. The best times to visit are early morning or sunset, when the light brings out the red arches most vividly.

The artwork was composed of 36 separate pieces weighing about 60 tons that arrived in Israel fully assembled as a single unit. During railway construction, the entire structure was temporarily relocated for three years before being returned to its original position.