Al-Manara Square, Ramallah

Name: Al-Manara Square
Address: Ramallah, Israel

#8 among attractions in Ramallah

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Al-Manara Square is a town square located in Ramallah, West Bank, Palestine. It has been called "one of Palestine’s renowned public spaces." ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 31°54'0"N, 35°12'0"E

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Ramallah Israel

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Al-Manara Square – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tell en-Nasbeh, Khalil Sakakini Cultural Center, Al-Kasaba Theatre, Jamal Abdel Nasser Mosque.

1.4 miSE
Archaeological site
Tell en-Nasbeh, Al-Bireh
36 min walk • Tell en-Nasbeh, likely the biblical city of Mizpah in Benjamin, is a 3.2 hectare tell located on a low plateau 12 kilometers northwest of Jerusalem in the West Bank.
~730 ftSE
Museum
Khalil Sakakini Cultural Center, Ramallah
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Ramallah, the Khalil Sakakini Cultural Center stands as a beacon of art and heritage in this vibrant city. Established in honor of the Palestinian educator and writer Khalil Sakakini, this museum is a hub for cultural dialogue and a showcase for...
~1860 ftNE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Al-Kasaba Theatre, Ramallah
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Ramallah, Al-Kasaba Theatre stands as a beacon of cultural sophistication and artistic expression in the city. This premier theatre has been an integral part of the local community, offering a stage for both local and international performances...
0.5 miNE
Mosque
Jamal Abdel Nasser Mosque, Ramallah
14 min walk • The Jamal Abdel Nasser Mosque is one of the key places of Muslim worship in the city of Ramallah, located in the central part of the West Bank, in Israel. This mosque, situated in the heart of a bustling metropolis, is an important point for the local Muslim community...
0.4 miNW
31°54'18"N • 35°11'48"E
Dar Zahran Heritage Building, Ramallah
11 min walk • Historical place, Museum, History museum
~1730 ftNW
Church
Church of Transfiguration, Ramallah
9 min walk • The Church of Transfiguration in Ramallah was inaugurated in 1852. The Basilica is of Byzantine style. The church contains sacred utensils and old Icons, some of which date back to 1830 and were transferred to the church after the destruction of small churches in Ramallah as a result of persecution and several wars.
~1360 ftN
Universities and schools
Ramallah Friends Schools, Ramallah
7 min walk • The Ramallah Friends Schools are two private schools founded by Quakers in the city of Ramallah, in the West Bank. The Friends Girls' School was inaugurated in 1869; the construction of the Friends Boys' School began in 1901 and the school opened in 1918. The Schools were run by American Quakers.
0.8 miSW
Specialty museum, Museum, Park
Mahmoud Darwish Museum, Ramallah
21 min walk • Mahmoud Darwish was a Palestinian poet and author who was regarded as the Palestinian national poet. He won numerous awards for his works. Darwish used Palestine as a metaphor for the loss of Eden, birth and resurrection, and the anguish of dispossession and exile.
0.9 miN
Universities and schools
Al-Quds Open University, Ramallah
24 min walk • Al-Quds Open University is an independent public university. It was established in Amman, Jordan, by a decree issued by the Palestinian Liberation Organization and started operating in Palestine in 1991.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Al-Manara Square?

Nearby attractions include Khalil Sakakini Cultural Center, Ramallah (4 min walk), Ramallah Friends Schools, Ramallah (7 min walk), Church of Transfiguration, Ramallah (9 min walk), Al-Kasaba Theatre, Ramallah (9 min walk).

How to get to Al-Manara Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Al-Manara Square:

Bus

تكاسي الطيرة (10 min walk)
Um Al-Sharayet taxes station (11 min walk)