November 18, 2009

Jerusalem's Echo

Here's a lesser known, free-of-charge attraction that might encourage a Jerusalem Syndrome outbreak, if one is prone to that. So here it is:
Kikar Ha'Chatoolot ("The Pussycat Square") is located in the south end of Yoel Moshe Salomon/ Nachalat Shivah pedestrian mall. In the evenings it is easy to recognize the place by the hooka and cheap jewelry stall that's standing there. If you need a hookah this much, know that you'll get a better deal in the Old City, so skip it.

view of the square from the pedestrian mall

The Square isn't big and is rather empty. Go to the middle, and stand on the inner circle marked on the floor. Face north, towards the wine store.

Look at this direction.

Now say something. Out loud. Your voice will eerily echo to your ears, but no one else will hear it. The square is on top of an underground parking space and this is probably the scientific explanation for this acoustic wonder, but who cares? You'll hear voices! In Jerusalem!

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