Jerusalem Walls National Park, Jerusalem

Name: Jerusalem Walls National Park
Address: Jerusalem, Israel

#429 among attractions in Jerusalem

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Jerusalem Walls National Park is an Israeli national park located near the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem. The national park was designed originally to surround the old city from all sides, to separate between the old city and the new constructions surrounding it while at the same time connecting between them, while preventing construction near the walls. ()

Local name: סובב חומות ירושלים Elevation: 2546 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 31°46'23"N, 35°13'45"E

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הרובע הארמני‎ (hrwb hrmny)Jerusalem Israel

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Jerusalem Walls National Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mount Zion Cemetery, Hurva Synagogue, Cenacle, St. James Cathedral.

~570 ftS
Cemetery
Mount Zion Cemetery, Jerusalem
3 min walk • Mount Zion Cemetery, nestled in the ancient city of Jerusalem, Israel, is a historic site that has been the final resting place for many of the city's denizens over the centuries. This cemetery is not just a burial ground; it is a reflection of Jerusalem's diverse...
~1030 ftNE
Synagogue, Sacred and religious sites
Hurva Synagogue, Jerusalem
5 min walk • Nestled within the historic heart of Jerusalem's Old City, the Hurva Synagogue stands as a testament to the resilience and enduring spirit of the Jewish people. This storied synagogue, whose name translates to "The Ruin," has a history that is as layered as the city it...
~440 ftS
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Cenacle, Jerusalem
3 min walk • The Cenacle, also known as the Upper Room, is a site of profound historical and religious significance located in the city of Jerusalem, Israel. This ancient structure is traditionally believed to be the site of the Last Supper, where Jesus shared a final meal with his...
~510 ftN
Ornate sanctuary from the 12th century
St. James Cathedral, Jerusalem
3 min walk • St. James Cathedral, nestled within the ancient walls of Jerusalem's Armenian Quarter, stands as a testament to the city's rich religious heritage. This historic church, an architectural gem, is dedicated to two Christian saints named James: James the Greater, one of...
~410 ftS
Catholic basilica and abbey founded 1898
Abbey of the Dormition, Jerusalem
2 min walk • Abbey of the Dormition is a Catholic abbey belonging to the Benedictine Order in Jerusalem, on Mount Zion just outside the walls of the Old City near the Zion Gate. The Abbey is said to mark the spot where Mary, mother of Jesus, died.
~870 ftNE
Archaeological site
Cardo, Jerusalem
5 min walk • A cardo was a north–south street in Ancient Roman cities and military camps as an integral component of city planning. The cardo maximus, or most often the cardo, was the main or central north–south-oriented street.
~630 ftS
Museum, History museum
Chamber of the Holocaust, Jerusalem
4 min walk • Chamber of the Holocaust is a small Holocaust museum located on Mount Zion in Jerusalem, Israel. It was Israel's first Holocaust museum.
~930 ftNE
18th-century synagogue within a complex
Four Sephardic Synagogues, Jerusalem
5 min walk • The Four Sephardic Synagogues are located in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem. They form a complex of four adjoining synagogues.
~960 ftW
Archaeological site, Concert hall
Sultan's Pool, Jerusalem
5 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.
~930 ftNE
Synagogue, Sacred and religious sites
Ramban Synagogue, Jerusalem
5 min walk • The Ramban Synagogue, is the second oldest active synagogue in the Old City of Jerusalem. It was founded by the scholar and rabbi Nachmanides in 1267, to serve the local Jewish community, which expanded because of the synagogue's presence.
~920 ftNE
Mosque
Sidna Omar mosque, Jerusalem
5 min walk • The Sidna Omar mosque is a Mamluk-era mosque in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem. It stands adjacent to the Hurva synagogue. In 2019 the mosque was renovated and was expected to reopen.

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Which popular attractions are close to Jerusalem Walls National Park?

Nearby attractions include Mardigian Armenian Museum, Jerusalem (1 min walk), Zion Gate, Jerusalem (1 min walk), Church of the Holy Archangels, Jerusalem (2 min walk), Abbey of the Dormition, Jerusalem (2 min walk).

How to get to Jerusalem Walls National Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Jerusalem Walls National Park:

Bus

Hativat Yerushalayim/Yitshak Kariv • Lines: 231 (5 min walk)
The Cinematheque/Hevron Road • Lines: 231 (7 min walk)