Church of Saint John the Baptist, Jerusalem

Name: Church of Saint John the Baptist
Address: Jerusalem Old City, Jerusalem, Israel

#100 among attractions in Jerusalem

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The Church of Saint John the Baptist in the Muristan area of the Christian Quarter of Jerusalem is a small Greek Orthodox church. In its current form, most of the above-ground church dates to the 11th century, and the crypt to the Late Roman or Byzantine period. ()

Local name: כנסיית יוחנן המטביל Architectural style: Byzantine architectureCoordinates: 31°46'37"N, 35°13'47"E

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Jerusalem Old Cityהרובע הנוצרי (hrwb hnwzry)Jerusalem Israel

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Church of Saint John the Baptist – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Calvary, Tower of David, Hurva Synagogue.

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Which popular attractions are close to Church of Saint John the Baptist?

Nearby attractions include Muristan, Jerusalem (1 min walk), Hezekiah's Pool, Jerusalem (1 min walk), Mosque of Omar, Jerusalem (2 min walk), Al-Yaqoubi Mosque, Jerusalem (2 min walk).

How to get to Church of Saint John the Baptist by public transport?

The nearest stations to Church of Saint John the Baptist:

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Jaffa Gate (5 min walk)
Hativat Yerushalayim/Yitshak Kariv • Lines: 231 (6 min walk)