Valley of the Cross, Jerusalem

Name: Valley of the Cross
Address: Jerusalem, Israel

#79 among attractions in Jerusalem

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The Valley of the Cross is a valley in western Jerusalem, named after the Monastery of the Cross which is located in the valley. ()

Local name: עמק המצלבה Elevation: 2457 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 31°46'22"N, 35°12'26"E

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גִּבְעַת רָם‎ (gibeat ram)Jerusalem Israel

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Valley 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.

~1220 ftW
National art and archaeology museum
Israel Museum, Jerusalem
6 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...
0.4 miSE
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Museum for Islamic Art, Jerusalem
12 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...
~1330 ftW
Museum, Archaeological museum, Specialty museum
Shrine of the Book, Jerusalem
7 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...
0.4 miN
Memorial
Knesset Menorah, Jerusalem
11 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...
~1660 ftNW
Modern showcase of biblical history
Bible Lands Museum, Jerusalem
9 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 ftSE
Centuries-old Eastern Orthodox monastery
Monastery of the Cross, Jerusalem
3 min walk • 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.
0.5 miNW
Park, Garden
Wohl Rose Park, Jerusalem
14 min walk • Wohl Rose Park is a public garden in Givat Ram, Jerusalem, located opposite the Knesset and government precinct, at the foot of the Israeli Supreme Court. The park was established in 1981. Over 400 varieties of roses are grown there, many of them gifts from countries around the world. The Wohl Rose Park covers 19 acres.
0.6 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Jerusalem Theatre, Jerusalem
15 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.
~840 ftW
Museum
Information Center for Israeli Art, Jerusalem
5 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.
~1840 ftE
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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Valley of the Cross?

Nearby attractions include Monastery of the Cross, Jerusalem (3 min walk), Information Center for Israeli Art, Jerusalem (5 min walk), Israel Museum, Jerusalem (6 min walk), Shrine of the Book, Jerusalem (7 min walk).

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

The nearest stations to Valley of the Cross:

Bus

The Cinematheque/Hevron Road • Lines: 231 (28 min walk)
Bethlehem Road/Lloyd George • Lines: 7 (30 min walk)

Train

Jerusalem - Yitzhak Navon (28 min walk)