Monastery of the Cross, Jerusalem

Name: Monastery of the Cross
Address: Rehavia Valley, Jerusalem, Israel
Telephone: +972 2-679-0961

#74 among attractions in Jerusalem

Monastery, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place

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Facts and practical information

The Monastery of the Cross is an Eastern Orthodox monastery near the Nayot neighborhood of Jerusalem. It is located in the Valley of the Cross, below the Israel Museum and the Knesset. ()

Local name: מנזר המצלבה Coordinates: 31°46'19"N, 35°12'30"E

Address

Rehavia Valleyגִּבְעַת רָם‎ (gibeat ram)Jerusalem Israel

Contact

+972 2-679-0961

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Day trips

Monastery of the Cross – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Israel Museum, Museum for Islamic Art, Shrine of the Book, Knesset Menorah.

~1560 ftW
National art and archaeology museum
Israel Museum, Jerusalem
8 min walk • The Israel Museum, nestled in the heart of Jerusalem, stands as a beacon of culture and history in a city revered by many. This comprehensive museum, founded in 1965, is the largest cultural institution in Israel and is ranked among the world's leading art...
~1910 ftSE
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Museum for Islamic Art, Jerusalem
10 min walk • The Museum for Islamic Art in Jerusalem is a cultural gem nestled in the historic landscape of Israel's capital. Established in 1974, this museum is dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of Islamic art and artifacts, offering a window into the rich artistic...
~1720 ftW
Museum, Archaeological museum, Specialty museum
Shrine of the Book, Jerusalem
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Jerusalem, the Shrine of the Book stands as a modern architectural marvel, dedicated to preserving some of the most significant documents of ancient Judaism: the Dead Sea Scrolls. This iconic museum, part of the Israel Museum complex, is...
0.5 miNW
Memorial
Knesset Menorah, Jerusalem
13 min walk • The Knesset Menorah, standing proudly outside the Knesset, Israel's parliament, in Jerusalem, is not only a memorial but also a symbol of the Jewish people's history and sovereignty. This bronze sculpture, created by the British-Jewish sculptor Benno Elkan, was...
0.4 miNW
Modern showcase of biblical history
Bible Lands Museum, Jerusalem
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Jerusalem, the Bible Lands Museum stands as a beacon of ancient history and cultural heritage. This unique museum offers an extensive collection dedicated to the civilizations and peoples mentioned in the Bible, including the Egyptians...
0.5 miSW
Hiking trail, Garden, Park
Jerusalem Botanical Gardens, Jerusalem
14 min walk • The Jerusalem Botanical Gardens, originally planned as successor to the National Botanic Garden of Israel on Mount Scopus which, nevertheless, still exists as a separate entity, is located in the neighborhood of Nayot in Jerusalem, on the southeastern edge of the Givat Ram campus of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
~430 ftNW
Park
Valley of the Cross, Jerusalem
3 min walk • The Valley of the Cross is a valley in western Jerusalem, named after the Monastery of the Cross which is located in the valley. The monastery was built in the 11th century, during the reign of King Bagrat IV by the Georgian monk Prochorus the Iberian.
0.6 miNE
Religious complex with guided tours
Great Synagogue, Jerusalem
15 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.
0.5 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Jerusalem Theatre, Jerusalem
13 min walk • The Jerusalem Theatre is a centre for the performing arts in Jerusalem. The theatre opened in 1971. The complex consists of the Sherover Theatre, which seats 950, the Henry Crown Symphony Hall with 750 seats, the Rebecca Crown Auditorium, with 450 seats, and the Little Theatre with 110 seats.
~1190 ftW
Museum
Information Center for Israeli Art, Jerusalem
6 min walk • The Information Center for Israeli Art is the largest collection of primary resources documenting the history of the Israeli art in Israel. Over 12,000 artists files are housed in the Center in the Israel Museum, Jerusalem.
~1550 ftE
Cemetery
Jason's Tomb, Jerusalem
8 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Monastery of the Cross?

Nearby attractions include Valley of the Cross, Jerusalem (3 min walk), Information Center for Israeli Art, Jerusalem (6 min walk), Kiryat Shmuel, Jerusalem (7 min walk), Neve Granot, Jerusalem (8 min walk).

How to get to Monastery of the Cross by public transport?

The nearest stations to Monastery of the Cross:

Bus

The Cinematheque/Hevron Road • Lines: 231 (26 min walk)
Bethlehem Road/Lloyd George • Lines: 7 (28 min walk)

Train

Jerusalem - Yitzhak Navon (30 min walk)