Phasael Tower – A Virtual View Like No Other
Experience Jerusalem from the top of the Phasael Tower—without climbing a single step.
To make the breathtaking views from the Phasael Tower accessible to all, we created a high-resolution gigapixel panorama from a 17-meter-high tripod, capturing the stunning vistas during both the day and night. This interactive virtual experience allows visitors—especially those with physical limitations—to enjoy the beauty and history of the city from the comfort of the museum or their own home.
💡 Project Highlights:
✔️ Day and Night Gigapixel Panoramas – Ultra-high-resolution imagery for an immersive viewing experience.
✔️ Interactive Hotspots – Users can click on points of interest to learn more about Jerusalem’s historical and cultural landmarks.
✔️ Accessibility Features – Designed to provide a superior experience for those unable to reach the top of the tower physically.
Why It Matters:
The Phasael Tower experience has allowed countless visitors with physical disabilities to enjoy an even more detailed and engaging view of Jerusalem than they would from the physical site. It’s a tool for inclusion and cultural preservation.
The Next Step – Virtualizing the Entire Museum
Creating a fully accessible and immersive virtual experience for all visitors.
Building on the success of the Phasael Tower, the next phase involves developing a comprehensive virtual experience of the Tower of David Museum. This virtual tour will cover the entire museum, offering visitors a rich, interactive exploration of its exhibitions, courtyards, and historic areas—all while prioritizing accessibility and user engagement.
💡 Planned Features:
✔️ Guided Tours in VR – Users can follow curated tours with audio, text, and visual content in multiple languages.
✔️ Hotspots with Multimedia Content – Access detailed descriptions, images, and videos about each exhibit or location.
✔️ Accessibility-Enhanced Navigation – Optimized for screen readers, keyboard navigation, and customizable contrast and text size settings.
✔️ Virtual Reality Integration – Seamlessly move from room to room in a photorealistic VR environment.
Accessibility at the Core
Our virtual tour of the Tower of David Museum will be one of the most accessible digital cultural experiences in the world.
🛠 Accessibility Features:
- Screenreader Compatibility: Ensures all text content can be read aloud.
- Keyboard Navigation: Easily navigate through the tour using keyboard shortcuts.
- Customizable Contrast and Text Sizes: Tailored for users with visual impairments.
- Video Content with Captions and Sign Language: Offering multiple ways to consume video content.
- Interactive 3D Map: Displays accessible paths and highlights areas of interest, with interactive icons for services like restrooms and elevators.
- QR Code Integration: Visitors at the physical museum can scan QR codes placed next to exhibits to access digital content on their phones—audio guides, videos, and more.
Enhancing the Visitor Experience – Onsite and Online
Blending Physical and Digital Spaces for a Truly Immersive Journey
The full museum tour will be accessible not just online but also onsite through strategically placed QR codes. This will allow visitors to expand their experience and access a wealth of additional information using their smartphones. Whether at home or at the museum, visitors can engage with the content in ways that suit their preferences and abilities.
Additional Features:
✔️ Real-Time Information Updates – Dynamic content management through an easy-to-use backend.
✔️ Virtual Guided Tours Management – Self-managed guided tours, allowing museum staff to add, edit, and customize each tour.
✔️ Multilingual Support – Hebrew, Arabic, English, and other languages for broad accessibility.
✔️ Analytics & User Insights – Tools to track user interaction and continuously improve the virtual experience.
A Collaborative Journey
A collaboration powered by innovation and precision.
Partnering with the Tower of David to Preserve and Share History
This project represents a collaboration that combines technology, culture, and inclusivity. By creating a state-of-the-art virtual experience, we aim to provide visitors with deeper engagement and understanding while breaking down accessibility barriers.
Interested in making your museum or cultural site more accessible and engaging? Let’s bring your space to life in the virtual world.
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