Banksy, the famous English graffiti artist, political activist and film director, whose identity is unknown, opened The Walled Off Hotel in Bethlehem, Israel, which boasts the worst view in the world. Like all of Banksy's work, the hotel has an important message.
Famous graffiti artist Banksy opened a hotel in Bethlehem The Walled Off, which boasts with the worst view in the world. The rooms offer a view of the security wall that surrounds the city and separates Israel from the Palestinian territory. The walls of the hotel are decorated with graffiti painted by Palestinian artists.
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With the hotel, Banksy wants to show tourists what life is like in the occupied territory. After arriving at the hotel, we are greeted by surveillance cameras, which are only for decoration. Each of the ten rooms that receive daily only 25 minutes of light, has view of the wall, but we can also observe snipers. The hotel is built in a colonial style, and you have to pay the least for a night's stay 28.50 euros.
The hotel was opened on the centenary of the adoption Balfour Declarations, when the British took over Palestine. "The walls are quite popular right now, but I liked them even before Donald Trump launched them into the stratosphere of fame," said Banksy at the opening. In addition to the rooms, the hotel also has a museum about the wall and a gallery with works by Palestinian artists. With the hotel, Banksy wants to West Bank bring tourists and dialogue.
Gallery – The Walled Off Hotel:
More information:
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