Har HaMenuchot, Jerusalem

Name: Har HaMenuchot
Address: Jerusalem, Israel

#102 among attractions in Jerusalem

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Har HaMenuchot is the largest cemetery in Jerusalem. The hilltop burial ground lies at the western edge of the city adjacent to the neighborhood of Givat Shaul, with commanding views of Mevaseret Zion to the north, Motza to the west, and Har Nof to the south. Opened in 1951 on 300 dunams of land, it has continually expanded into new sections on the northern and western slopes of the hill. As of 2008, the cemetery encompasses 580 dunams in which over 150,000 people are buried. ()

Local name: הר המנוחות Elevation: 2461 ftCoordinates: 31°47'53"N, 35°10'45"E

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Har HaMenuchot – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Chords Bridge, Emeq HaArazim, Tel Motza temple, 9/11 Living Memorial Plaza.

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Landmark with futuristic architecture
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Valley
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Temple
Tel Motza temple, Jerusalem
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0.6 miN
Memorial
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Synagogue
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Street
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City, Forts and castles
Motza, Jerusalem
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Village, Neighbourhood
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Synagogue
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Neighbourhood
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Neighbourhood
Givat Shaul, Jerusalem
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Which popular attractions are close to Har HaMenuchot?

Nearby attractions include Emeq HaArazim, Jerusalem (13 min walk), 9/11 Living Memorial Plaza, Jerusalem (15 min walk), Motza, Jerusalem (18 min walk), Har Nof, Jerusalem (23 min walk).