Al-Khadra Mosque, Nablus

Name: Al-Khadra Mosque
Address: Nablus, Israel

#9 among attractions in Nablus

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Al-Khadra Mosque also known as Hizn Sidna Yaq'ub Mosque, is a mosque situated on the lower slopes of Mount Gerizim in the southwestern quarter of the Old City of Nablus in the West Bank. The mosque is rectangular in shape, and its minaret rises 30 meters. ()

Completed: 1288 (736 years ago)Minaret height: 98 ftCoordinates: 32°12'45"N, 35°16'15"E

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Al-Khadra Mosque – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mount Gerizim, Jacob's Well, Shechem, Joseph's Tomb.

0.8 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Gerizim, Nablus
21 min walk • Mount Gerizim is one of two mountains in the immediate vicinity of the West Bank city of Nablus and biblical Shechem. It forms the southern side of the valley in which Nablus is situated, the northern side being formed by Mount Ebal.
0.9 miE
Well, Church
Jacob's Well, Nablus
23 min walk • Jacob's Well is a deep well constructed from rock that has been associated in religious tradition with Jacob for roughly two millennia. It is situated inside an Eastern Orthodox church and monastery, in Balata village on the outskirts of the Palestinian city of Nablus in the West Bank.
0.7 miE
Archaeological site
Shechem, Nablus
17 min walk • Shechem, also spelled Sichem, was a Canaanite and Israelite city mentioned in the Amarna Letters, later appearing in the Hebrew Bible as the first capital of the Kingdom of Israel following the split of the United Monarchy. According to Joshua 21:20–21, it was located in the tribal territorial allotment of the tribe of Ephraim.
0.7 miE
Tomb
Joseph's Tomb, Nablus
17 min walk • Joseph's Tomb is a funerary monument located in Balata village at the eastern entrance to the valley that separates Mounts Gerizim and Ebal, 300 metres northwest of Jacob's Well, on the outskirts of the West Bank city of Nablus.
0.7 miNW
Mosque
Hanbali Mosque, Nablus
19 min walk • The Hanbali Mosque is a major mosque in central Nablus off Jama'a Kabir Street south of Martyr's Square and west of the Great Mosque of Nablus.
0.4 miN
Mosque
Great Mosque of Nablus, Nablus
11 min walk • Great Mosque of Nablus is the oldest and largest mosque in the Palestinian city of Nablus. It was originally built as a Byzantine church and was converted into a mosque during the early Islamic era.
0.7 miNW
Mosque
An-Nasr Mosque, Nablus
19 min walk • An-Nasr Mosque is a mosque located in the Palestinian city of Nablus. It is situated in the central square of the Old City and is donned as the "symbol of Nablus". An-Nasr Mosque has a turquoise dome and its prayer room is located in the second floor of the building.
0.7 miNW
Tower
Manara Clock Tower, Nablus
19 min walk • The Manara Clock Tower or al-Manura clock tower is a clock tower located in the middle of the central square in the Old City of Nablus next to the An-Nasr Mosque in the Palestinian territories.
1.2 miNE
Archaeological site
Tell Balata, Nablus
31 min walk • Tell Balata is the site of the remains of an ancient Canaanite and Israelite city, identified since 1913 with the Biblical city of Shechem. It is located in the West Bank.
0.7 miE
Neighbourhood
Balata al-Balad, Nablus
17 min walk • Balata al-Balad is a Palestinian suburb of Nablus, in the northern West Bank, located 1 kilometer east of the city center. Formerly its own village, it was annexed to the municipality of Nablus during Jordanian rule.
0.7 miNE
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Nablus Football Stadium, Nablus
19 min walk • The Nablus Football Stadium has a capacity of 15,000. The stadium is home to the city's football club al-Ittihad, which is in the main league in Palestine. The club participated in the Middle East Mediterranean Scholar Athlete Games in 2000.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Al-Khadra Mosque?

Nearby attractions include Great Mosque of Nablus, Nablus (11 min walk), Shechem, Nablus (17 min walk), Joseph's Tomb, Nablus (17 min walk), Balata al-Balad, Nablus (17 min walk).

How to get to Al-Khadra Mosque by public transport?

The nearest stations to Al-Khadra Mosque:

Bus

المجمع الشرقي (12 min walk)
Bus Station (25 min walk)