Valley of Rephaim, Jerusalem

#185 among attractions in Jerusalem

Natural attraction, Nature, Valley

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The Valley of Rephaim or Valley of the Rephaim, is a valley descending southwest from Jerusalem to Nahal Sorek below, it is an ancient route from the coastal plain to the Judean Hills, probably named after the legendary race of giants. Emek Refaim, the German Colony in Jerusalem, takes its name from this valley. ()

Local name: עמק רפאים Coordinates: 31°45'48"N, 35°13'9"E

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Valley of Rephaim – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museum for Islamic Art, Jerusalem Cinematheque, First Station, Montefiore Windmill.

0.5 miNW
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Museum for Islamic Art, Jerusalem
14 min walk • The Museum for Islamic Art in Jerusalem is a cultural gem nestled in the historic landscape of Israel's capital. Established in 1974, this museum is dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of Islamic art and artifacts, offering a window into the rich artistic...
0.6 miNE
Cinema, Nightlife
Jerusalem Cinematheque, Jerusalem
16 min walk • Nestled at the heart of Jerusalem, not far from the Old City's ancient walls, lies the Jerusalem Cinematheque, a beacon of culture and film in Israel's capital. This prestigious cinema is more than just a place to catch the latest blockbuster; it's a hub for film...
0.4 miNE
31°46'2"N • 35°13'28"E
First Station, Jerusalem
11 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre, Market
0.6 miNE
Historical place, Windmill
Montefiore Windmill, Jerusalem
17 min walk • The Montefiore Windmill stands as a striking landmark in the historical landscape of Jerusalem, Israel. This windmill, constructed of Jerusalem stone, was completed in 1857 to provide a reliable source of bread flour for the residents of the city.
0.7 miNE
Park
Valley of Hinnom, Jerusalem
18 min walk • The Valley of Hinnom is a historic valley surrounding Ancient Jerusalem from the west and southwest. The valley is also known by the name Gehinnom an alternative Biblical Hebrew form which survived into Aramaic and has received various fundamental theological connotations, and by the Greek and Syriac transliteration Gehenna.
0.6 miNE
Museum, Archaeological museum, History museum
Menachem Begin Heritage Center, Jerusalem
15 min walk • The Menachem Begin Heritage Center is the official state memorial commemorating Menachem Begin, Israel’s sixth Prime Minister. The Center is located on the Hinnom Ridge, overlooking Mount Zion and walls of the Old City of Jerusalem.
0.5 miNE
Archaeological site
Ketef Hinnom, Jerusalem
14 min walk • Ketef Hinnom is an archaeological site discovered in the 1970s southwest of the Old City of Jerusalem. Archaeological excavations held in the site uncovered a series of Iron Age period Judahite burial chambers, dating to the 7th and 6th centuries BCE.
0.8 miNE
Archaeological site, Concert hall
Sultan's Pool, Jerusalem
20 min walk • The Sultan's Pool is an ancient water basin to the west side of Mount Zion, Jerusalem. The Sultan's Pool was part of the water supply network for Jerusalem from the late Second Temple period to the late Ottoman period.
0.4 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Jerusalem Theatre, Jerusalem
12 min walk • The Jerusalem Theatre is a centre for the performing arts in Jerusalem. The theatre opened in 1971. The complex consists of the Sherover Theatre, which seats 950, the Henry Crown Symphony Hall with 750 seats, the Rebecca Crown Auditorium, with 450 seats, and the Little Theatre with 110 seats.
0.5 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Jerusalem Khan Theatre, Jerusalem
13 min walk • Jerusalem Khan Theatre is a repertory theatre based in Jerusalem, Israel. The theatre is located near the Jerusalem Railway Station, in an old caravanserai building.
0.5 miNW
Square
Albert Einstein Square, Jerusalem
14 min walk • Albert Einstein Square is a public square in Jerusalem, Israel, named for the physicist Albert Einstein. It is located in the Kiryat Shmuel neighborhood, on the grounds of the Council for Higher Education in Israel, Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities, and Van Leer Jerusalem Institute.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Valley of Rephaim?

Nearby attractions include Emek Refaim, Jerusalem (1 min walk), German Colony, Jerusalem (4 min walk), Nature Museum, Jerusalem (6 min walk), Shira Hadasha, Jerusalem (7 min walk).

How to get to Valley of Rephaim by public transport?

The nearest stations to Valley of Rephaim:

Bus

Bethlehem Road/Lloyd George • Lines: 7 (7 min walk)
Hevron Road/Hanoch Albeck • Lines: 231 (9 min walk)