Tomb of Maimonides, Tiberias

Name: Tomb of Maimonides
Address: Tiberias, Israel

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According to Jewish tradition, the Tomb of Maimonides is in central Tiberias, on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee, Israel. Maimonides died in Fustat, Egypt on 12 December 1204, where it is believed that he was briefly buried before being reinterred in Tiberias. The Tomb of Maimonides is one of the most important Jewish pilgrimage sites in Israel, and one of Tiberias's most visited tourist attractions. The place of the tomb of Maimonides is also the burial place of Rabbis Yochanan ben Zakai and Isaiah Horowitz. ()

Local name: קבר הרמב"ם Coordinates: 32°47'24"N, 35°32'14"E

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Tomb of Maimonides – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sea of Galilee, St. Peter's Church, Maimonides Heritage Center, Tomb of the Matriarchs.

~630 ftE
Lake popular with Christian pilgrims
Sea of Galilee, Tiberias
4 min walk • Nestled in the northern region of Israel, the Sea of Galilee, also known as Lake Kinneret, is a serene freshwater lake that holds profound historical and religious significance. This tranquil body of water, situated near the city of Tiberias, is the lowest freshwater...
~1810 ftE
Church
St. Peter's Church, Tiberias
9 min walk • Nestled in the ancient city of Tiberias, Israel, St. Peter's Church stands as a serene testament to faith and history on the western shores of the Sea of Galilee. This modest yet significant church is a beacon of the Christian presence in the region, attracting...
~130 ftE
Museum
Maimonides Heritage Center, Tiberias
1 min walk • Nestled in the historic city of Tiberias, Israel, the Maimonides Heritage Center stands as a testament to the life and teachings of one of Judaism's most revered figures, Rabbi Moses ben Maimon, also known as Maimonides or Rambam.
1.2 miNW
Tomb
Tomb of the Matriarchs, Tiberias
31 min walk • The Tomb of the Matriarchs, in Tiberias, Israel, is the traditional burial place of several biblical women: Bilhah, handmaid of Rachel. Zilpah, handmaid of Leah. Jochebed, mother of Moses. Zipporah, wife of Moses. Elisheba, wife of Aaron. Abigail, one of King David's wives.
0.4 miNW
Neighbourhood
Bethmaus, Tiberias
10 min walk • Bethmaus, or Beth Maʿon, was a Jewish village during the late Second Temple and Mishnaic periods, and which was already a ruin when Kitchener visited the site in 1877.
~160 ftW
32°47'24"N • 35°32'12"E
Yqb brnyqy -gydy bt Berenice Winery, Tiberias
1 min walk • Winery, Wine tours
0.7 miW
Neighbourhood
Kinneret Subdistrict, Tiberias
19 min walk • The Kinneret Subdistrict is one of the subdistricts of Israel's Northern District. The subdistrict is the successor of the historical Mandatory Tiberias Subdistrict, and thus is also known as Tiberas Subdistrict. The largest city and the centre of the subdistrict is the city of Tiberias on the western coast of the Sea of Galilee.
1.1 miNW
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Tiberias Municipal Stadium, Tiberias
27 min walk • Tiberias Municipal Stadium, is a football stadium in Tiberias.

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Which popular attractions are close to Tomb of Maimonides?

Nearby attractions include Maimonides Heritage Center, Tiberias (1 min walk), Sea of Galilee, Tiberias (4 min walk), St. Peter's Church, Tiberias (9 min walk), Bethmaus, Tiberias (10 min walk).

How to get to Tomb of Maimonides by public transport?

The nearest stations to Tomb of Maimonides:

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Tiberias central bus station (5 min walk)