Sanhedria Cemetery, Jerusalem
Facts and practical information
Sanhedria Cemetery is a 27-dunam Jewish burial ground in the Sanhedria neighborhood of Jerusalem, adjacent to the intersection of Levi Eshkol Boulevard, Shmuel HaNavi Street, and Bar-Ilan Street. Unlike the Mount of Olives and Har HaMenuchot cemeteries that are located on the outer edges of the city, Sanhedria Cemetery is situated in the heart of western Jerusalem, in proximity to residential housing. It is operated under the jurisdiction of the Kehilat Yerushalayim chevra kadisha and accepts Jews from all religious communities. As of the 2000s, the cemetery is nearly filled to capacity. ()
סנהדריה (snhdryh)Jerusalem
Sanhedria Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Mahane Yehuda Market, Ticho House, Tombs of the Sanhedrin, Tomb of Simeon the Just.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Sanhedria Cemetery?
How to get to Sanhedria Cemetery by public transport?
Bus
- מסוף הר חוצבים (14 min walk)
- Damascus gate bus station (26 min walk)
Train
- Jerusalem - Yitzhak Navon (32 min walk)