Akeldama, Jerusalem

Name: Akeldama
Address: Jerusalem, Israel

#99 among attractions in Jerusalem

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Akeldama is the Aramaic name for a place in Jerusalem associated with Judas Iscariot, one of the original twelve apostles of Jesus. ()

Local name: חקל דמא Coordinates: 31°46'6"N, 35°13'59"E

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הר צִיּוֹן‎ (hr ziywon)Jerusalem Israel

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Akeldama – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mount Zion Cemetery, Cenacle, Church of Saint Peter in Gallicantu, City of David.

~1790 ftNW
Cemetery
Mount Zion Cemetery, Jerusalem
9 min walk • Mount Zion Cemetery, nestled in the ancient city of Jerusalem, Israel, is a historic site that has been the final resting place for many of the city's denizens over the centuries. This cemetery is not just a burial ground; it is a reflection of Jerusalem's diverse...
~1740 ftNW
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Cenacle, Jerusalem
9 min walk • The Cenacle, also known as the Upper Room, is a site of profound historical and religious significance located in the city of Jerusalem, Israel. This ancient structure is traditionally believed to be the site of the Last Supper, where Jesus shared a final meal with his...
~880 ftN
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Architecture
Church of Saint Peter in Gallicantu, Jerusalem
5 min walk • The Church of Saint Peter in Gallicantu is a significant religious site perched on the eastern slope of Mount Zion in Jerusalem, Israel. This church stands as a testament to a pivotal moment in Christian history: the site is traditionally believed to be the location of...
~1890 ftN
Archaeological site
City of David, Jerusalem
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Jerusalem, the City of David stands as a testament to the ancient origins of one of the world's most historically rich cities. This archaeological site is believed to be the original urban core of Jerusalem, dating back to the Bronze Age.
0.4 miW
Cinema, Nightlife
Jerusalem Cinematheque, Jerusalem
11 min walk • Nestled at the heart of Jerusalem, not far from the Old City's ancient walls, lies the Jerusalem Cinematheque, a beacon of culture and film in Israel's capital. This prestigious cinema is more than just a place to catch the latest blockbuster; it's a hub for film...
~1850 ftNW
Catholic basilica and abbey founded 1898
Abbey of the Dormition, Jerusalem
9 min walk • Abbey of the Dormition is a Catholic abbey belonging to the Benedictine Order in Jerusalem, on Mount Zion just outside the walls of the Old City near the Zion Gate. The Abbey is said to mark the spot where Mary, mother of Jesus, died.
~1580 ftW
Park
Valley of Hinnom, Jerusalem
8 min walk • The Valley of Hinnom is a historic valley surrounding Ancient Jerusalem from the west and southwest. The valley is also known by the name Gehinnom an alternative Biblical Hebrew form which survived into Aramaic and has received various fundamental theological connotations, and by the Greek and Syriac transliteration Gehenna.
~980 ftNE
Archaeological site
Pool of Siloam, Jerusalem
5 min walk • The term Pool of Siloam refers to a number of rock-cut pools on the southern slope of the Wadi Hilweh, considered by some archaeologists to be the original site of Jerusalem, located outside the walls of the Old City to the southeast.
~140 ftSE
Monastery
St. Onuphrius Monastery, Jerusalem
1 min walk • The St. Onuphrius Monastery is an Orthodox monastery for women located in the potter's field that the Jewish elders purchased with the thirty pieces of silver returned by Judas Iscariot that had been given for betraying Jesus.
~920 ftNE
Archaeological site
Silwan, Jerusalem
5 min walk • Silwan or Siloam is a predominantly Palestinian neighborhood in East Jerusalem, on the outskirts of the Old City of Jerusalem. It is mentioned in the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament; in the latter it is the location of Jesus' healing the man blind from birth.
~1560 ftNW
Museum, History museum
Chamber of the Holocaust, Jerusalem
8 min walk • Chamber of the Holocaust is a small Holocaust museum located on Mount Zion in Jerusalem, Israel. It was Israel's first Holocaust museum.

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Which popular attractions are close to Akeldama?

Nearby attractions include St. Onuphrius Monastery, Jerusalem (1 min walk), Church of Saint Peter in Gallicantu, Jerusalem (5 min walk), Silwan, Jerusalem (5 min walk), Pool of Siloam, Jerusalem (5 min walk).

How to get to Akeldama by public transport?

The nearest stations to Akeldama:

Bus

The Cinematheque/Hevron Road • Lines: 231 (12 min walk)
Hama'abada/Hevron Road • Lines: 231 (14 min walk)