Church of Saint Mary of the Germans, Jerusalem

Name: Church of Saint Mary of the Germans
Address: Jerusalem, Israel

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Church of Saint Mary of the Germans, Jerusalem

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The Church of Saint Mary of the Germans was a Catholic church, built in Romanesque style, now in ruins, located in the Old City of Jerusalem on the northeast slope of Mount Zion. ()

Local name: כנסיית מרים של הגרמנים Architectural style: Romanesque architectureCoordinates: 31°46'32"N, 35°13'59"E

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הרובע היהודי‎ (hrwb hyhwdy)Jerusalem Israel

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Church of Saint Mary of the Germans – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Western Wall, Menorah, Western Wall Tunnel, Hurva Synagogue.

~330 ftN
Ancient sacred site for Jewish prayer
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~100 ftE
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~690 ftNE
Archaeological site, Historical place
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~540 ftW
Synagogue, Sacred and religious sites
Hurva Synagogue, Jerusalem
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~370 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum
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~460 ftE
Archaeological site
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~50 ftSE
Museum
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~470 ftNE
Bridge
Mughrabi Bridge, Jerusalem
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~690 ftW
Archaeological site
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~100 ftW
Museum, History museum, Archaeological museum
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~540 ftE
Museum, History museum
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Church of Saint Mary of the Germans?

Nearby attractions include The Temple Institute, Jerusalem (1 min walk), Burnt House, Jerusalem (1 min walk), Menorah, Jerusalem (1 min walk), Wohl Archaeological Museum, Jerusalem (2 min walk).

How to get to Church of Saint Mary of the Germans by public transport?

The nearest stations to Church of Saint Mary of the Germans:

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Hativat Yerushalayim/Yitshak Kariv • Lines: 231 (9 min walk)
Jaffa Gate (11 min walk)