Bethany, Jerusalem

Name: Bethany
Address: Jerusalem, Israel

#318 among attractions in Jerusalem

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Bethany or what is locally known as Al-Eizariya or al-Azariya, is a town in the West Bank. The name al-Eizariya refers to the New Testament figure Lazarus of Bethany, who according to the Gospel of John, was raised from the dead by Jesus. The traditional site of the miracle, the Tomb of Lazarus, in the city is a place of pilgrimage. ()

Local name: אלעיזריה Coordinates: 31°46'12"N, 35°15'35"E

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Nearby attractions include: Church of All Nations, Mount of Olives, Tomb of the Virgin Mary, Dominus Flevit Church.

1.3 miNW
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Eclectic architecture
Church of All Nations, Jerusalem
34 min walk • Nestled at the foot of the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem, the Church of All Nations stands as a testament to the city's rich religious history. Also known as the Basilica of the Agony, this church is a significant site for Christian pilgrims from around the world.
1 miNW
Jerusalem's most iconic view
Mount of Olives, Jerusalem
26 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...
1.4 miNW
Revered tomb of the Virgin Mary
Tomb of the Virgin Mary, Jerusalem
36 min walk • Nestled at the foot of the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem, the Tomb of the Virgin Mary is a site of deep historical and religious significance. This revered location, often simply referred to as the Church of the Sepulchre of Saint Mary, is believed by many Christian...
1.2 miNW
Catholic sanctuary church built in 1955
Dominus Flevit Church, Jerusalem
30 min walk • Nestled on the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem, the Dominus Flevit Church stands as a significant site of Christian pilgrimage, commemorating the biblical event where Jesus wept over the future destruction of Jerusalem. This modern sanctuary, shaped like a teardrop...
1 miNW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Church of the Pater Noster, Jerusalem
27 min walk • Perched on the Mount of Olives in the holy city of Jerusalem, the Church of the Pater Noster stands as a serene testament to the Christian faith. This sacred site is revered as the place where Jesus taught his disciples the Lord's Prayer, known as "Pater Noster" in...
1.3 miW
1st-century CE tomb cut from the rock
Tomb of Absalom, Jerusalem
34 min walk • Nestled in the Kidron Valley, on the eastern side of the Old City of Jerusalem, the Tomb of Absalom stands as a testament to the city's ancient history. This monumental tomb, carved out of the solid rock face, is traditionally attributed to Absalom, the rebellious son...
1.2 miNW
Cemetery
Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery, Jerusalem
31 min walk • 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.
1.1 miNW
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Chapel of the Ascension, Jerusalem
27 min walk • The Chapel of the Ascension is a chapel and shrine located on the Mount of Olives, in the At-Tur district of Jerusalem.
1.3 miNW
Russian-style church with golden cupolas
Church of Mary Magdalene, Jerusalem
34 min walk • The Church of Mary Magdalene is an Orthodox Christian church located on the Mount of Olives, directly across the Kidron Valley from the Temple Mount and near the Garden of Gethsemane in Jerusalem.
1.3 miNW
Church, Romanesque revival architecture
Augusta Victoria Hospital, Jerusalem
33 min walk • Augusta Victoria Compound is a church-hospital complex on the northern side of Mount of Olives in East Jerusalem and one of six hospitals in the East Jerusalem Hospitals Network.
~1300 ftNW
Church
Tomb of Lazarus, Jerusalem
7 min walk • The Tomb of Lazarus is a traditional spot of pilgrimage located in the West Bank town of al-Eizariya, traditionally identified as the biblical village of Bethany, on the southeast slope of the Mount of Olives, some 2.4 km east of Jerusalem.

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Nearby attractions include St. Lazarus Roman Catholic Church, Jerusalem (6 min walk), Tomb of Lazarus, Jerusalem (7 min walk), Abu Dis, Jerusalem (14 min walk), Church of Bethphage, Jerusalem (19 min walk).