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Culture · Full coverage

Acre's Crusader Fortress Revitalized with High-Tech Nightly Video Show

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

Acre's Crusader Fortress Revitalized with High-Tech Nightly Video Show
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By יאיר קראוס

First reported by Walla · Jul 2, 2026

What happened

Acre's Crusader fortress has been transformed with a 15 million shekel video art installation featuring a 35-minute historical show. The project aims to revive tourism and local businesses by attracting visitors to the Old City at night. The show, created by French company COSMOAV, highlights Acre's history and is fully accessible to disabled visitors.

  • 01Acre’s Crusader fortress was upgraded with 22 video projectors and 10 km of optical fiber for a new show.
  • 02A 35-minute video mapping show depicts Acre’s history from ancient times to modern Israel.
  • 03The project cost 15 million shekels and launches this weekend to boost local tourism.
  • 04French company COSMOAV, known for Notre-Dame’s reopening, created the visual content.
  • 05The show is fully accessible for hearing and visually impaired visitors.
  • 06Admission to the fortress and show costs 59 shekels per person.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
People
OrganizationsCOSMOAV, Acre Old City Development Company, Library for the Blind
PlacesAcre, Israel, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Old City

Full coverage · 2 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

YnetCenter · HebrewJul 3, 2026
Acre's Crusader Fortress Revitalized with High-Tech Nightly Video Show
WallaCenter · HebrewJul 2, 2026
Akko Launches $4.5 Million Light and Sound Show to Revive Tourism in Old City

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