Gihon Spring — Local services in Jerusalem

One of our favorite experiences while in Jerusalem with four kids! This is one of the only sites that still exists as originally described in the Bible. The tunnel that re-directed water to the Pool of Siloam by King Hezekiah is still operational and nearly as it would have been Millenia ago. As you traverse the wet tunnel for nearly 30 minutes, you wonder how two teams chiseled this out and met in the middle. Once we arrived at the end, at the Byzantine Pool, we took steps up and across to the Pool of Siloam which is currently being excavated. Truly one of the best experiences while in Jerusalem and a site that brings the Bible to life.

Be sure to bring water shoes and shorts and a shirt that can get wet. You can bring a flashlight or purchase one with your ticket at the front desk! There are also bathrooms to change in and lockers for valuables and electronics if needed.

Getting from the Pool of Siloam back to the park entrance was an intense walk and you may find transportation is more advisable.

We visited the site a couple times with the kids over 2 weeks in Israel, and I hope to come back in several years and see what else is unearthed at the City of David NP...

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