The Golem, Public playground in Kiryat Hayovel neighborhood, Jerusalem, Israel
The Golem is a concrete sculpture in Kiryat Hayovel that features a large mouth with three slide-shaped tongues protruding from it. A spiral staircase winds upward through different levels of the structure.
French artist Niki de Saint Phalle created this structure in the early 1970s as part of a project to enliven the neighborhood. The work arose during a period of bold artistic experimentation with public spaces.
The sculpture represents a maternal figure with an internal dark space symbolizing a womb, reflecting themes of birth and female strength through its design.
Visitors can climb the spiral staircase and then slide down one of the three slides, making it an interactive playground for children. Access is free and openly available to anyone exploring the neighborhood.
The sculpture extends across two floors and measures six meters in length, featuring a monochromatic color scheme to harmonize with the surrounding landscape.
Location: Jerusalem
Inception: 1972
Creator: Niki de Saint Phalle
Floors above the ground: 2
GPS coordinates: 31.76163,35.17192
Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:55
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