Abu Dis, Jerusalem

Name: Abu Dis
Address: Jerusalem, Israel

#297 among attractions in Jerusalem

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Abu Dis or Abu Deis is a Palestinian village in the Jerusalem Governorate of the Palestinian National Authority bordering Jerusalem. Since the 1995 Interim Agreement on the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, Abu Dis land has been mostly part of "Area C", under full Israeli control. According to the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics census, Abu Dis had a population of 12,604 in 2016. ()

Local name: אבו דיס Area: 10.93 mi²Coordinates: 31°45'45"N, 35°15'30"E

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Nearby attractions include: Church of All Nations, Mount of Olives, Tomb of the Virgin Mary, Dominus Flevit Church.

1.6 miNW
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Eclectic architecture
Church of All Nations, Jerusalem
41 min walk • Nestled at the foot of the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem, the Church of All Nations stands as a testament to the city's rich religious history. Also known as the Basilica of the Agony, this church is a significant site for Christian pilgrims from around the world.
1.3 miNW
Jerusalem's most iconic view
Mount of Olives, Jerusalem
34 min walk • The Mount of Olives is a ridge located east of Jerusalem's Old City, revered across several religions and known for its ancient cemetery. With a history that spans over 3,000 years, the Mount of Olives has been used as a burial ground for Jewish people since biblical...
1.7 miNW
Revered tomb of the Virgin Mary
Tomb of the Virgin Mary, Jerusalem
43 min walk • Nestled at the foot of the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem, the Tomb of the Virgin Mary is a site of deep historical and religious significance. This revered location, often simply referred to as the Church of the Sepulchre of Saint Mary, is believed by many Christian...
1.4 miNW
Catholic sanctuary church built in 1955
Dominus Flevit Church, Jerusalem
37 min walk • Nestled on the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem, the Dominus Flevit Church stands as a significant site of Christian pilgrimage, commemorating the biblical event where Jesus wept over the future destruction of Jerusalem. This modern sanctuary, shaped like a teardrop...
1.3 miNW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Church of the Pater Noster, Jerusalem
34 min walk • Perched on the Mount of Olives in the holy city of Jerusalem, the Church of the Pater Noster stands as a serene testament to the Christian faith. This sacred site is revered as the place where Jesus taught his disciples the Lord's Prayer, known as "Pater Noster" in...
1.5 miNW
1st-century CE tomb cut from the rock
Tomb of Absalom, Jerusalem
40 min walk • Nestled in the Kidron Valley, on the eastern side of the Old City of Jerusalem, the Tomb of Absalom stands as a testament to the city's ancient history. This monumental tomb, carved out of the solid rock face, is traditionally attributed to Absalom, the rebellious son...
1.4 miNW
Cemetery
Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery, Jerusalem
37 min walk • The Jewish Cemetery on the Mount of Olives is the oldest and most important Jewish cemetery in Jerusalem. It is approximately five centuries old, having been first leased from the Jerusalem Islamic Waqf in the sixteenth century.
1.4 miNW
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Chapel of the Ascension, Jerusalem
36 min walk • The Chapel of the Ascension is a chapel and shrine located on the Mount of Olives, in the At-Tur district of Jerusalem.
1.6 miNW
Russian-style church with golden cupolas
Church of Mary Magdalene, Jerusalem
41 min walk • The Church of Mary Magdalene is an Orthodox Christian church located on the Mount of Olives, directly across the Kidron Valley from the Temple Mount and near the Garden of Gethsemane in Jerusalem.
0.6 miN
Church
Tomb of Lazarus, Jerusalem
17 min walk • The Tomb of Lazarus is a traditional spot of pilgrimage located in the West Bank town of al-Eizariya, traditionally identified as the biblical village of Bethany, on the southeast slope of the Mount of Olives, some 2.4 km east of Jerusalem.
1.5 miNW
Tomb, Historical place, Monuments and statues
Tomb of Zechariah, Jerusalem
39 min walk • The Tomb of Zechariah is an ancient stone monument adjacent to the Tomb of Benei Hezir that is considered in Jewish tradition to be the tomb of Zechariah ben Jehoiada. It is a few meters from the Tomb of Absalom and adjacent to the Tomb of Benei Hezir.

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Which popular attractions are close to Abu Dis?

Nearby attractions include Bethany, Jerusalem (14 min walk), Tomb of Lazarus, Jerusalem (17 min walk), St. Lazarus Roman Catholic Church, Jerusalem (17 min walk).