Ramallah Friends Schools, Ramallah

Name: Ramallah Friends Schools
Address: Ramallah, Israel

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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. The schools are now co-educational and divided into Senior and Junior sections; a Meeting House was built in 1910. The Swift Building, located in the upper School and named after Sara Swift of New England, was made the home of the Friends International Center in Ramallah after restoration work was completed. During the First World War the Boys' School was commandeered by Turkish troops for use as a hospital during Allenby's assault on Palestine. ()

Coordinates: 31°54'13"N, 35°11'57"E

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

1.6 miSE
Archaeological site
Tell en-Nasbeh, Al-Bireh
41 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.
~1980 ftSE
Museum
Khalil Sakakini Cultural Center, Ramallah
10 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...
~1610 ftE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Al-Kasaba Theatre, Ramallah
8 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 miE
Mosque
Jamal Abdel Nasser Mosque, Ramallah
13 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...
~940 ftNW
31°54'18"N • 35°11'48"E
Dar Zahran Heritage Building, Ramallah
5 min walk • Historical place, Museum, History museum
~780 ftW
Church
Church of Transfiguration, Ramallah
4 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 ftS
Square
Al-Manara Square, Ramallah
7 min walk • Al-Manara Square is a town square located in Ramallah, West Bank, Palestine.
1 miSW
Specialty museum, Museum, Park
Mahmoud Darwish Museum, Ramallah
26 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.
0.7 miN
Universities and schools
Al-Quds Open University, Ramallah
18 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.

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Which popular attractions are close to Ramallah Friends Schools?

Nearby attractions include Church of Transfiguration, Ramallah (4 min walk), Dar Zahran Heritage Building, Ramallah (5 min walk), Al-Manara Square, Ramallah (7 min walk), Al-Kasaba Theatre, Ramallah (8 min walk).

How to get to Ramallah Friends Schools by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ramallah Friends Schools:

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تكاسي الطيرة (5 min walk)
موقف سيارات قلنديا والرام (10 min walk)