Abraham's Oak Holy Trinity Monastery, Hebron

Name: Abraham's Oak Holy Trinity Monastery
Address: Hebron, Israel

#10 among attractions in Hebron

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The Metochion or Monastery of the Holy Trinity with the Church of the Holy Forefathers at Abraham's Oak in Hebron is a Russian Orthodox monastery in Hebron founded in the 20th century on the site of the ancient Oak of Mamre. The lands were acquired by Archimandrite Antonin for the Russian Church in the 19th century and later expanded. It was held by ROCOR until 1997 when Palestinian police seized it and turned it over to the Moscow Patriarchate. Ownership disputes continue. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 31°31'59"N, 35°5'60"E

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Abraham's Oak Holy Trinity Monastery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cave of the Patriarchs, Oak of Mamre, Sheikh Ali al-Bakka Mosque, Tel Rumeida.

0.9 miSE
Sacred and religious sites, Historical place, Mosque
Cave of the Patriarchs, Hebron
22 min walk • The Cave of the Patriarchs, also known as the Ibrahimi Mosque, is a site of deep historical and religious significance located in the heart of the ancient city of Hebron, Israel. This ancient complex is revered in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions as the burial...
0.9 miW
Tree
Oak of Mamre, Hebron
23 min walk • The Oak of Mamre, at Khirbet es-Sibte, in Hebron in the West Bank is a site venerated by some as the "Oak of Abraham". It is distinct from the more ancient site of Mamre.
0.4 miSE
Mosque
Sheikh Ali al-Bakka Mosque, Hebron
10 min walk • Sheikh Ali al-Bakka Mosque or Shaykh Ali al-Baka Mosque is a 13th-century mosque in the northwestern section of the Old City of Hebron in the southern West Bank. It is situated in the Harat ash-Sheikh quarter, one of the Old City's quarters, which is named after the mosque.
0.6 miS
Archaeological site
Tel Rumeida, Hebron
15 min walk • Tel Rumeida, also known as Jabla al-Rahama and referred to by Israeli settlers as Tel Hebron is an archaeological, agricultural and residential area in the West Bank city of Hebron.
1.1 miE
Town, City hall
Kiryat Arba, Hebron
30 min walk • Kiryat Arba or Qiryat Arba' is an urban Israeli settlement on the outskirts of Hebron, in the southern West Bank. Founded in 1968, in 2019 it had a population of 7,326.
0.8 miSE
Synagogue
Avraham Avinu Synagogue, Hebron
20 min walk • The Abraham Avinu Synagogue was built by Hakham Malkiel Ashkenazi in the Jewish Quarter of Hebron in 1540. The domed structure represented the physical center of the Jewish Quarter of Hebron.
0.8 miSE
Neighbourhood
Abraham, Hebron
20 min walk • Abraham is the common patriarch of the Abrahamic religions, including Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
0.7 miS
Neighbourhood
Tomb of Jesse and Ruth, Hebron
18 min walk • The tomb of Jesse and Ruth is an ancient structure located within the ruin of Deir Al Arba'een in the Tel Rumeida section of Hebron. A small synagogue in the room adjacent to the tomb receives visitors throughout the year, especially on the Jewish holiday of Shavuot, in which the Book of Ruth is read.
~660 ftW
Universities and schools
Palestine Polytechnic University, Hebron
4 min walk • Palestine Polytechnic University is a university located in Hebron, West Bank, Palestine. The school was founded in 1978 by the University Graduates Union, a non-profit organization in Hebron. Enrollment in 2007 exceeded 5000 students.
1.3 miN
Universities and schools
Hebron University, Hebron
33 min walk • Hebron University is a non profit, public university in the city of Hebron, West Bank. It has an undergraduate enrollment of more than ten thousand students.
~1350 ftN
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Hussein Bin Ali Stadium, Hebron
7 min walk • Hussein Bin Ali Stadium is an association football stadium in Hebron.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Abraham's Oak Holy Trinity Monastery?

Nearby attractions include Palestine Polytechnic University, Hebron (4 min walk), Sheikh Ali al-Bakka Mosque, Hebron (10 min walk), Tel Rumeida, Hebron (15 min walk), Tomb of Jesse and Ruth, Hebron (18 min walk).

How to get to Abraham's Oak Holy Trinity Monastery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Abraham's Oak Holy Trinity Monastery:

Bus

Abd Alhye Shaheen Bus Station (11 min walk)
Municipal Transportation Center (11 min walk)