Ratisbonne Monastery, Jerusalem

Name: Ratisbonne Monastery
Address: Jerusalem, Israel

#245 among attractions in Jerusalem

Monastery, Sacred and religious sites

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Ratisbonne Monastery is a monastery in the Rehavia neighborhood of Jerusalem, Israel, established by Marie-Alphonse Ratisbonne, a French convert from Judaism. Work on the building, designed by the French architect M. Daumat, began in 1874 on a barren hill, now in the center of West Jerusalem. ()

Local name: מנזר רטיסבון Coordinates: 31°46'41"N, 35°12'52"E

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נחלאות‎ (nhlwt)Jerusalem Israel

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Ratisbonne Monastery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ben Yehuda Street, Clal Center, Great Synagogue, Independence Park.

~1650 ftNE
Street, Shopping district, Shopping
Ben Yehuda Street, Jerusalem
8 min walk • Ben Yehuda Street, nestled in the heart of Jerusalem, Israel, is a vibrant shopping district that pulses with the city's unique blend of ancient tradition and contemporary culture. Known locally as the "Midrachov," this pedestrian mall is a lively hub where locals...
0.4 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Clal Center, Jerusalem
11 min walk • The Clal Center, a multi-faceted shopping complex, stands as a testament to the diverse and vibrant nature of Jerusalem, Israel. Strategically located at the crossroads of the city's various cultural quarters, this shopping center is an integral part of Jerusalem's...
~1060 ftSE
Religious complex with guided tours
Great Synagogue, Jerusalem
6 min walk • The Great Synagogue of Jerusalem, is located at 56 King George Street, Jerusalem, Israel. Rabbi Zalman Druck was the spiritual leader from the synagogue's establishment until his death on 11 December 2009.
~1150 ftE
Park
Independence Park, Jerusalem
6 min walk • Independence Park is a municipal park in Jerusalem bounded by Agron Street, King George Street, Hillel Street, and Menashe Ben Yisrael Street. It is Jerusalem's second largest park.
~1910 ftNE
Museum, History museum
Friends of Zion Museum, Jerusalem
10 min walk • The Friends of Zion Museum is a museum in the historic Nahalat Shiv'a neighborhood of downtown Jerusalem. The museum celebrates Christian Zionists and their contribution to Israel.
~1170 ftSE
Museum, History museum
Heichal Shlomo, Jerusalem
6 min walk • Heichal Shlomo is the former seat of the Chief Rabbinate of Israel. It is located adjacent to the Great Synagogue on King George Street, Jerusalem, opposite the Leonardo Plaza Hotel.
~1840 ftS
Cemetery
Jason's Tomb, Jerusalem
9 min walk • Jason's Tomb is a rock-cut tomb dating to the first century BCE in the Hasmonean period, discovered in the Rehavia neighborhood in Jerusalem, Israel.
~1100 ftNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Gerard Behar Center, Jerusalem
6 min walk • Gerard Behar Center is a major arts centre in Jerusalem, Israel, for independent theatre, dance, and musical productions, children's shows, art exhibitions, artist workshops, and festivals. In 2010 the center hosted over 900 events with attendance in excess of 263,600 participants.
~1660 ftNW
Synagogue
Ades Synagogue, Jerusalem
8 min walk • The Ades Synagogue, also known as the Great Synagogue Ades of the Glorious Aleppo Community, located in Jerusalem's Nachlaot neighborhood, was established by Syrian immigrants in 1901. It is considered to be the center of Syrian Hazzanut in Israel.
~1750 ftSE
Church, Spiritual
Terra Sancta Chapel, Jerusalem
9 min walk • The Terra Sancta Chapel or Chapel of Terra Sancta is the name of a religious building affiliated to the Catholic Church that is located inside the educational complex of the Terra Sancta College located at Paris Square, Jerusalem, Israel.
~1860 ftE
Archaeological site, Cemetery, Garden
Mamilla Pool, Jerusalem
9 min walk • Mamilla Pool is one of several ancient reservoirs that supplied water to the inhabitants of the Jerusalem. It is located outside the walls of the Old City about 650 metres northwest of Jaffa Gate in the centre of the Mamilla Cemetery.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ratisbonne Monastery?

Nearby attractions include Beit Avi Hai, Jerusalem (3 min walk), Artist's House, Jerusalem (4 min walk), Sha'arei Hesed, Jerusalem (5 min walk), Bezalel, Jerusalem (5 min walk).

How to get to Ratisbonne Monastery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ratisbonne Monastery:

Bus

Yaffo Gate/Yafo • Lines: 231 (18 min walk)
Jaffa Gate (19 min walk)

Train

Jerusalem - Yitzhak Navon (25 min walk)