Jerusalem Bird Observatory, Jerusalem

Name: Jerusalem Bird Observatory
Address: Jerusalem, Israel

#343 among attractions in Jerusalem

Observatories and planetariums, Relax in park, Park

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The Jerusalem Bird Observatory is an urban bird observatory in Israel, sited on a 5000 m² plot in central Jerusalem between the Knesset and the Supreme Court. ()

Local name: התחנה לחקר ציפורי ירושלים Elevation: 2608 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 31°46'45"N, 35°12'22"E

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גִּבְעַת רָם‎ (gibeat ram)Jerusalem Israel

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Jerusalem Bird Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Shrine of the Book, Knesset Menorah, Bible Lands Museum, Valley of the Cross.

0.4 miSW
Museum, Archaeological museum, Specialty museum
Shrine of the Book, Jerusalem
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Jerusalem, the Shrine of the Book stands as a modern architectural marvel, dedicated to preserving some of the most significant documents of ancient Judaism: the Dead Sea Scrolls. This iconic museum, part of the Israel Museum complex, is...
~540 ftSW
Memorial
Knesset Menorah, Jerusalem
3 min walk • The Knesset Menorah, standing proudly outside the Knesset, Israel's parliament, in Jerusalem, is not only a memorial but also a symbol of the Jewish people's history and sovereignty. This bronze sculpture, created by the British-Jewish sculptor Benno Elkan, was...
~1970 ftSW
Modern showcase of biblical history
Bible Lands Museum, Jerusalem
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Jerusalem, the Bible Lands Museum stands as a beacon of ancient history and cultural heritage. This unique museum offers an extensive collection dedicated to the civilizations and peoples mentioned in the Bible, including the Egyptians...
0.5 miS
Park
Valley of the Cross, Jerusalem
12 min walk • The Valley of the Cross is a valley in western Jerusalem, named after the Monastery of the Cross which is located in the valley. The monastery was built in the 11th century, during the reign of King Bagrat IV by the Georgian monk Prochorus the Iberian.
~840 ftW
Park, Garden
Wohl Rose Park, Jerusalem
5 min walk • Wohl Rose Park is a public garden in Givat Ram, Jerusalem, located opposite the Knesset and government precinct, at the foot of the Israeli Supreme Court. The park was established in 1981. Over 400 varieties of roses are grown there, many of them gifts from countries around the world. The Wohl Rose Park covers 19 acres.
0.5 miS
Museum
Information Center for Israeli Art, Jerusalem
13 min walk • The Information Center for Israeli Art is the largest collection of primary resources documenting the history of the Israeli art in Israel. Over 12,000 artists files are housed in the Center in the Israel Museum, Jerusalem.
0.4 miE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Gerard Behar Center, Jerusalem
11 min walk • Gerard Behar Center is a major arts centre in Jerusalem, Israel, for independent theatre, dance, and musical productions, children's shows, art exhibitions, artist workshops, and festivals. In 2010 the center hosted over 900 events with attendance in excess of 263,600 participants.
0.5 miSW
Model of Jerusalem during time of Jesus
Holyland Model of Jerusalem, Jerusalem
13 min walk • The Holyland Model of Jerusalem, also known as Model of Jerusalem at the end of the Second Temple period is a 1:50 scale model of the city of Jerusalem in the late Second Temple period.
~450 ftNE
Park
Sacher Park, Jerusalem
3 min walk • Sacher Park is the largest public park in the center of Jerusalem, near the neighborhoods of Kiryat Wolfson and Nachlaot and adjoins the Israel Government Complex.
~1850 ftNE
Synagogue
Ades Synagogue, Jerusalem
9 min walk • The Ades Synagogue, also known as the Great Synagogue Ades of the Glorious Aleppo Community, located in Jerusalem's Nachlaot neighborhood, was established by Syrian immigrants in 1901. It is considered to be the center of Syrian Hazzanut in Israel.
~380 ftN
Cemetery
Sheikh Badr Cemetery, Jerusalem
2 min walk • Sheikh Badr Cemetery is an 8 dunams Jewish burial ground in west-central West Jerusalem. It was established as a temporary burial ground during the 1948 Arab siege of Jerusalem. Most of its military and civilian graves were transferred to Mount Herzl and Har HaMenuchot, respectively, in late 1950.

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Which popular attractions are close to Jerusalem Bird Observatory?

Nearby attractions include Sheikh Badr Cemetery, Jerusalem (2 min walk), Sacher Park, Jerusalem (3 min walk), Knesset Menorah, Jerusalem (3 min walk), Wohl Rose Park, Jerusalem (5 min walk).

How to get to Jerusalem Bird Observatory by public transport?

The nearest stations to Jerusalem Bird Observatory:

Train

Jerusalem - Yitzhak Navon (17 min walk)

Bus

Jerusalem Central Bus Station (18 min walk)
Yaffo Gate/Yafo • Lines: 231 (31 min walk)