Silwan, Jerusalem

Name: Silwan
Address: Jerusalem, Israel

#355 among attractions in Jerusalem

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Silwan or Siloam is a predominantly Palestinian neighborhood in East Jerusalem, on the outskirts of the Old City of Jerusalem. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 31°46'12"N, 35°14'10"E

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כפר השילוח‎ (kpr hsylwh)Jerusalem Israel

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

Nearby attractions include: Siebenberg House, Church of Saint Peter in Gallicantu, City of David, Jerusalem Cinematheque.

~1890 ftNW
Museum, Specialty museum
Siebenberg House, Jerusalem
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Jerusalem's historic Jewish Quarter, the Siebenberg House stands as a fascinating museum that offers visitors a unique glimpse into the layers of history buried beneath this ancient city. This remarkable site is not just a home, but a testament...
~1260 ftW
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Architecture
Church of Saint Peter in Gallicantu, Jerusalem
7 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...
~1210 ftN
Archaeological site
City of David, Jerusalem
6 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.
0.6 miW
Cinema, Nightlife
Jerusalem Cinematheque, Jerusalem
16 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...
~1540 ftN
Historical place, Park
Large Stone Structure, Jerusalem
8 min walk • The Large Stone Structure is the name given to a set of remains interpreted by the excavator, Israeli archaeologist Eilat Mazar, as being part of a single large public building in the City of David, presumably the oldest settlement core of Jerusalem.
~440 ftNW
Archaeological site
Pool of Siloam, Jerusalem
3 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.
~1160 ftSW
Monastery
St. Onuphrius Monastery, Jerusalem
6 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.
~630 ftW
Archaeological site
Silwan, Jerusalem
4 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.
~1140 ftSW
Cemetery
Akeldama, Jerusalem
6 min walk • Akeldama is the Aramaic name for a place in Jerusalem associated with Judas Iscariot, one of the original twelve apostles of Jesus.
0.4 miW
Museum, History museum
Chamber of the Holocaust, Jerusalem
11 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.
0.4 miNW
18th-century synagogue within a complex
Four Sephardic Synagogues, Jerusalem
11 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.

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Which popular attractions are close to Silwan?

Nearby attractions include Pool of Siloam, Jerusalem (3 min walk), Old Yemenite Synagogue, Jerusalem (4 min walk), Silwan, Jerusalem (4 min walk), Acra, Jerusalem (5 min walk).

How to get to Silwan by public transport?

The nearest stations to Silwan:

Bus

The Cinematheque/Hevron Road • Lines: 231 (16 min walk)
Hativat Yerushalayim/Yitshak Kariv • Lines: 231 (17 min walk)