Dome of the Chain, Jerusalem

Name: Dome of the Chain
Address: Jerusalem, Israel

#210 among attractions in Jerusalem

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Dome of the Chain is an Islamic free-standing domed building located adjacently east of the Dome of the Rock in the Old City of Jerusalem. It is one of many small buildings that can be found scattered around Haram ash-Sharif. Its exact historical use and significance are under scholarly debate. Erected in 691-92 CE, the Dome of the Chain is one of the oldest surviving structures on the Temple Mount. ()

Local name: כיפת השלשלת Coordinates: 31°46'41"N, 35°14'9"E

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הַר הַבַּיִת‎ (har habayit)Jerusalem Israel

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Dome of the Chain – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Temple Mount, Dome of the Rock, Al-Aqsa Mosque, Western Wall Tunnel.

~50 ftSE
Hilltop compound of religious sites
Temple Mount, Jerusalem
1 min walk • The Temple Mount, a site of profound historical and religious significance, stands prominently in the Old City of Jerusalem, Israel. This ancient elevated platform, revered by Jews, Christians, and Muslims alike, has been a focal point of worship and conflict for...
~130 ftW
Islamic shrine housing Foundation Stone
Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem
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~730 ftS
Islamic mosque compound with silver dome
Al-Aqsa Mosque, Jerusalem
4 min walk • Al-Aqsa Mosque, nestled in the heart of the historic city of Jerusalem, stands as one of the most revered sites in Islam. This ancient mosque, which dates back to the 8th century, is the third holiest site in Islam, following only Mecca and Medina in Saudi Arabia.
~550 ftSW
Archaeological site, Historical place
Western Wall Tunnel, Jerusalem
3 min walk • The Western Wall Tunnel in Jerusalem is a remarkable archaeological site that provides an intimate glimpse into the ancient history of one of the world's most venerated cities. This subterranean passageway exposes the full length of the Western Wall, also known as the...
~540 ftNE
City gate
Golden Gate, Jerusalem
3 min walk • The Golden Gate, known in Hebrew as Sha'ar Harachamim (Gate of Mercy), is a storied city gate that stands as a testament to the ancient and religious history of Jerusalem, Israel. This eastern gate, situated in the historic walls surrounding the Old City, is the oldest...
~770 ftSW
Bridge
Mughrabi Bridge, Jerusalem
4 min walk • The Mughrabi Bridge is a wooden bridge connecting the Western Wall Plaza with the Mughrabi Gate of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem.
~70 ftSW
Temple
Solomon's Temple, Jerusalem
1 min walk • Solomon's Temple, also known as the First Temple, was the first Temple in Jerusalem, according to the Hebrew Bible. It was built during Solomon's reign over the United Kingdom of Israel and was fully constructed by c. 957 BCE.
~220 ftW
Temple
Dome of the Prophet, Jerusalem
2 min walk • The Dome of the Prophet, also known as the Dome of the Messenger and the Dome of Muhammed is a free-standing dome in the northern Al-Haram Al-Sharif in Jerusalem.
~560 ftW
Synagogue
Little Western Wall, Jerusalem
3 min walk • The Little Western Wall, also known as HaKotel HaKatan, the Small Kotel, and the Kleiner Koisel is a Jewish religious site located in the Muslim Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem near the Iron Gate to the Temple Mount.
~140 ftW
Cave
Well of Souls, Jerusalem
1 min walk • The Well of Souls, is a partly natural, partly man-made cave located inside the Foundation Stone under the Dome of the Rock shrine on the Temple Mount, Jerusalem.
~800 ftSE
Archaeological site
Solomon's Stables, Jerusalem
4 min walk • Solomon's Stables is an underground vaulted space now used as a Muslim prayer hall by the name of El-Marwani Mosque, some 600 square yards in area, at the bottom of stairs which lead down from the al-Aqsa Mosque, under the Temple Mount, to the base of the southern wall of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem.

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Which popular attractions are close to Dome of the Chain?

Nearby attractions include Temple Mount, Jerusalem (1 min walk), Moriah, Jerusalem (1 min walk), Minarets of the Temple Mount, Jerusalem (1 min walk), Solomon's Temple, Jerusalem (1 min walk).

How to get to Dome of the Chain by public transport?

The nearest stations to Dome of the Chain:

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To go to jordan (12 min walk)
HaNevi'im Terminal • Lines: 231 (13 min walk)