Armenian Quarter, Jerusalem

Name: Armenian Quarter
Address: Jerusalem, Israel

#252 among attractions in Jerusalem

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The Armenian Quarter is one of the four quarters of the walled Old City of Jerusalem. Located in the southwestern corner of the Old City, it can be accessed through the Zion Gate and Jaffa Gate. It occupies an area of 0.126 km², which is 14% of the Old City's total. In 2007, it had a population of 2,424. In both criteria, it is comparable to the Jewish Quarter. The Armenian Quarter is separated from the Christian Quarter by David Street and from the Jewish Quarter by Habad Street. ()

Local name: הרובע הארמני Coordinates: 31°46'30"N, 35°13'46"E

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הרובע הארמני‎ (hrwb hrmny)Jerusalem Israel

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Armenian Quarter – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tower of David, Hurva Synagogue, St. James Cathedral, Cardo.

~640 ftNW
Museum, Lookout, Children's museum
Tower of David, Jerusalem
4 min walk • Perched on the historic ramparts of Jerusalem's Old City, the Tower of David stands as a testament to the city's rich past. This ancient citadel, also known as the Jerusalem Citadel, harbors within its walls the Tower of David Museum, a cultural hub dedicated to the...
~580 ftE
Synagogue, Sacred and religious sites
Hurva Synagogue, Jerusalem
3 min walk • Nestled within the historic heart of Jerusalem's Old City, the Hurva Synagogue stands as a testament to the resilience and enduring spirit of the Jewish people. This storied synagogue, whose name translates to "The Ruin," has a history that is as layered as the city it...
~190 ftSW
Ornate sanctuary from the 12th century
St. James Cathedral, Jerusalem
1 min walk • St. James Cathedral, nestled within the ancient walls of Jerusalem's Armenian Quarter, stands as a testament to the city's rich religious heritage. This historic church, an architectural gem, is dedicated to two Christian saints named James: James the Greater, one of...
~440 ftE
Archaeological site
Cardo, Jerusalem
3 min walk • A cardo was a north–south street in Ancient Roman cities and military camps as an integral component of city planning. The cardo maximus, or most often the cardo, was the main or central north–south-oriented street.
~770 ftN
Church
Church of Saint John the Baptist, Jerusalem
4 min walk • The Church of Saint John the Baptist in the Muristan area of the Christian Quarter of Jerusalem is a small Greek Orthodox church.
~700 ftE
18th-century synagogue within a complex
Four Sephardic Synagogues, Jerusalem
4 min walk • The Four Sephardic Synagogues are located in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem. They form a complex of four adjoining synagogues.
~810 ftNW
Church
Christ Church, Jerusalem
4 min walk • Christ Church, Jerusalem, is an Anglican church located inside the Old City of Jerusalem. It was the original seat of the Anglican Bishop in Jerusalem until the opening of St.
~660 ftE
Synagogue, Sacred and religious sites
Ramban Synagogue, Jerusalem
4 min walk • The Ramban Synagogue, is the second oldest active synagogue in the Old City of Jerusalem. It was founded by the scholar and rabbi Nachmanides in 1267, to serve the local Jewish community, which expanded because of the synagogue's presence.
~500 ftE
Mosque
Sidna Omar mosque, Jerusalem
3 min walk • The Sidna Omar mosque is a Mamluk-era mosque in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem. It stands adjacent to the Hurva synagogue. In 2019 the mosque was renovated and was expected to reopen.
~790 ftNE
Ruins, City wall
Broad Wall, Jerusalem
4 min walk • The Broad Wall is an ancient defensive wall in the Old City of Jerusalem's Jewish Quarter. The wall was unearthed in the 1970s by Israeli archaeologist Nahman Avigad and dated to the reign of King Hezekiah.
~730 ftS
Monuments and statues, Historical place, Arch
Zion Gate, Jerusalem
4 min walk • Zion Gate, also known in Arabic as Bab Harat al-Yahud or Bab an-Nabi Dawud, is one of the seven historic Gates of the Old City of Jerusalem.

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Which popular attractions are close to Armenian Quarter?

Nearby attractions include Church of Saint Toros, Jerusalem (1 min walk), St. James Cathedral, Jerusalem (1 min walk), Ohr ha-Chaim Synagogue, Jerusalem (2 min walk), Ari Synagogue, Jerusalem (2 min walk).

How to get to Armenian Quarter by public transport?

The nearest stations to Armenian Quarter:

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Hativat Yerushalayim/Yitshak Kariv • Lines: 231 (4 min walk)
Jaffa Gate (6 min walk)