Mount Zion, Jerusalem

Name: Mount Zion
Address: Rehov Ma'ale HaShalom, Jerusalem, 9750000, Israel

#330 among attractions in Jerusalem

Neighbourhood, Natural attraction, Top attraction, Ruins, More...

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Mount Zion is a hill in Jerusalem, located just outside the walls of the Old City. The term Mount Zion has been used in the Hebrew Bible first for the City of David and later for the Temple Mount, but its meaning has shifted and it is now used as the name of ancient Jerusalem's Western Hill. In a wider sense, the term is also used for the entire Land of Israel. ()

Local name: הר ציון Elevation: 2510 ftCoordinates: 31°46'15"N, 35°13'45"E

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Rehov Ma'ale HaShalomהר צִיּוֹן‎ (hr ziywon)Jerusalem 9750000 Israel

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Mount Zion – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~330 ftNW
Cemetery
Mount Zion Cemetery, Jerusalem
2 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...
~400 ftN
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Cenacle, Jerusalem
2 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...
~930 ftE
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...
~1040 ftW
Cinema, Nightlife
Jerusalem Cinematheque, Jerusalem
6 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...
~1350 ftN
Ornate sanctuary from the 12th century
St. James Cathedral, Jerusalem
7 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...
~1570 ftW
Historical place, Windmill
Montefiore Windmill, Jerusalem
8 min walk • The Montefiore Windmill stands as a striking landmark in the historical landscape of Jerusalem, Israel. This windmill, constructed of Jerusalem stone, was completed in 1857 to provide a reliable source of bread flour for the residents of the city.
~450 ftN
Catholic basilica and abbey founded 1898
Abbey of the Dormition, Jerusalem
3 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.
~680 ftSW
Park
Valley of Hinnom, Jerusalem
4 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.
~1300 ftSW
Museum, Archaeological museum, History museum
Menachem Begin Heritage Center, Jerusalem
7 min walk • The Menachem Begin Heritage Center is the official state memorial commemorating Menachem Begin, Israel’s sixth Prime Minister. The Center is located on the Hinnom Ridge, overlooking Mount Zion and walls of the Old City of Jerusalem.
~1490 ftSE
Cemetery
Akeldama, Jerusalem
8 min walk • Akeldama is the Aramaic name for a place in Jerusalem associated with Judas Iscariot, one of the original twelve apostles of Jesus.
~1380 ftSW
Archaeological site
Ketef Hinnom, Jerusalem
7 min walk • Ketef Hinnom is an archaeological site discovered in the 1970s southwest of the Old City of Jerusalem. Archaeological excavations held in the site uncovered a series of Iron Age period Judahite burial chambers, dating to the 7th and 6th centuries BCE.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Mount Zion open?

Mount Zion is open:

Monday 24h
Tuesday 24h
Wednesday 24h
Thursday 24h
Friday 24h
Saturday 24h
Sunday 24h

Which popular attractions are close to Mount Zion?

Nearby attractions include Chamber of the Holocaust, Jerusalem (2 min walk), David's Tomb, Jerusalem (2 min walk), Mount Zion Cemetery, Jerusalem (2 min walk), Excavations, Jerusalem (2 min walk).

How to get to Mount Zion by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mount Zion:

Bus

The Cinematheque/Hevron Road • Lines: 231 (6 min walk)
Hativat Yerushalayim/Yitshak Kariv • Lines: 231 (9 min walk)