Mar Elias Monastery, Jerusalem

Name: Mar Elias Monastery
Address: Hebron Road, Jerusalem, Israel
Telephone: +972 54-234-1469

#109 among attractions in Jerusalem

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Facts and practical information

Mar Elias Monastery is a Greek Orthodox monastery in south Jerusalem, on a hill overlooking Bethlehem and Herodium. ()

Local name: מנזר מאר אליאס Coordinates: 31°44'5"N, 35°12'40"E

Address

Hebron RoadJerusalem Israel

Contact

+972 54-234-1469

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Mar Elias Monastery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rachel's Tomb, Ramat Rachel, Kathisma, Palestinian Heritage Center.

1.2 miSW
Synagogue
Rachel's Tomb, Bethlehem
32 min walk • Nestled in the ancient city of Bethlehem, Rachel's Tomb stands as a poignant site of spiritual significance and a testament to the enduring legacy of biblical matriarchs. This sacred structure, revered by Jews as a synagogue, marks the burial place of Rachel, the...
0.6 miNE
Neighbourhood
Ramat Rachel, Jerusalem
15 min walk • Ramat Rachel is a kibbutz located in central Israel. An enclave within Jerusalem's municipal boundaries and overlooking Bethlehem and Rachel's Tomb, it falls under the jurisdiction of Mateh Yehuda Regional Council. In 2019, it had a population of 545.
~1680 ftN
Church
Kathisma, Jerusalem
9 min walk • The Church of the Seat of Mary, Church of the Kathisma or Old Kathisma being the name mostly used in literature, was a 5th-century Byzantine church in the Holy Land, located between Jerusalem and Bethlehem.
1.3 miS
31°43'3"N • 35°12'9"E
Palestinian Heritage Center, Bethlehem
34 min walk • History museum, Museum
1.1 miN
Neighbourhood
Talpiot, Jerusalem
28 min walk • Talpiot is an Israeli neighborhood in southeastern Jerusalem, established in 1922 by Zionist pioneers. It was built as a garden suburb on land purchased by the Tel Aviv-based Palestine Land Development Company and other Jewish building societies.
1.7 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Teddy Stadium, Jerusalem
43 min walk • Teddy Stadium is a sports stadium in the Malha neighborhood of Jerusalem, Israel. Three football teams currently use the stadium: Beitar Jerusalem, Hapoel Jerusalem, and the Israel national football team for select home matches.
1.3 miSW
31°43'3"N • 35°12'9"E
Banksy: Dove with bulletproof vest, Bethlehem
34 min walk • Monuments and statues
0.7 miNW
Neighbourhood
Beit Safafa, Jerusalem
19 min walk • Beit Safafa is a Palestinian town along the Green Line, with the vast majority of its territory in East Jerusalem and some northern parts in West Jerusalem. Since the 1949 agreements, the neighborhood had been divided by the Green Line.
0.9 miSE
Neighbourhood
Har Homa, Jerusalem
22 min walk • Har Homa, officially Homat Shmuel, is an Israeli settlement in southern East Jerusalem, near Beit Sahour. The settlement is also referred to as "Jabal Abu Ghneim" which is the Arabic name of the hill.
1.2 miE
Neighbourhood
Sur Baher, Jerusalem
31 min walk • Sur Baher, also Tsur Baher, is a Palestinian neighborhood on the southeastern outskirts of East Jerusalem. It is located east of Ramat Rachel and northeast of Har Homa. In 2006, Sur Baher had a population of 15,000.
~1950 ftNW
Neighbourhood
Givat HaMatos, Jerusalem
10 min walk • Givat HaMatos is a neighborhood of Jerusalem, which hosted impoverished Mizrahi Jews, Ethiopian Jewish immigrants, and Russian immigrants in caravans. It encompasses an area of 170 dunams. It is bordered by Talpiot in the north, Gilo in the south, and Beit Safafa in the west. Israel has approved to build a new Israeli settlement there.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Mar Elias Monastery?

Nearby attractions include Kathisma, Jerusalem (9 min walk), Givat HaMatos, Jerusalem (10 min walk), Ramat Rachel, Jerusalem (15 min walk), Kiryat Itri, Jerusalem (17 min walk).

How to get to Mar Elias Monastery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mar Elias Monastery:

Bus

Hevron Road/Giv'at HaMatos • Lines: 231 (11 min walk)
HaRozmarin/Tunnels Road • Lines: 231 (14 min walk)