Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery, Jerusalem

Name: Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery
Address: Mount of Olives, Jerusalem, Israel

#51 among attractions in Jerusalem

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Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery, Jerusalem

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The Jewish Cemetery on the Mount of Olives is the oldest and most important Jewish cemetery in Jerusalem. It is approximately five centuries old, having been first leased from the Jerusalem Islamic Waqf in the sixteenth century. The cemetery contains anywhere between 70,000 and 150,000 tombs from various periods, including the tombs of famous figures in Jewish history. It is considered to be the largest and holiest Jewish cemetery on earth. ()

Local name: בית הקברות היהודי בהר הזיתים Coordinates: 31°46'36"N, 35°14'27"E

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Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Temple Mount, Dome of the Rock, Al-Aqsa Mosque, Church of All Nations.

~1640 ftW
Hilltop compound of religious sites
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Islamic shrine housing Foundation Stone
Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem
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~1660 ftW
Islamic mosque compound with silver dome
Al-Aqsa Mosque, Jerusalem
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~970 ftN
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Eclectic architecture
Church of All Nations, Jerusalem
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~1540 ftE
Jerusalem's most iconic view
Mount of Olives, Jerusalem
8 min walk • The Mount of Olives is a ridge located east of Jerusalem's Old City, revered across several religions and known for its ancient cemetery. With a history that spans over 3,000 years, the Mount of Olives has been used as a burial ground for Jewish people since biblical...
~1420 ftN
Revered tomb of the Virgin Mary
Tomb of the Virgin Mary, Jerusalem
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~540 ftNE
Catholic sanctuary church built in 1955
Dominus Flevit Church, Jerusalem
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~1320 ftE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Church of the Pater Noster, Jerusalem
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~1420 ftNW
City gate
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1st-century CE tomb cut from the rock
Tomb of Absalom, Jerusalem
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~1480 ftNE
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Chapel of the Ascension, Jerusalem
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Dominus Flevit Church, Jerusalem (3 min walk), Tomb of Zechariah, Jerusalem (3 min walk), Tomb of Benei Hezir, Jerusalem (3 min walk), Tomb of Absalom, Jerusalem (4 min walk).

How to get to Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery:

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To go to jordan (19 min walk)
HaNevi'im Terminal • Lines: 231 (21 min walk)