Birket Israel, Jerusalem

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Birket Israel also Birket Israil or Birket Isra'in, abbreviated from Birket Beni Israìl was a public cistern located on the north-eastern corner of the Temple Mount, in Jerusalem. The structure is believed to have been built by the Romans for use as a water reservoir and also to protect the northern wall of the Temple Mount. Arab locals have known it by this name since at least 1857. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 31°46'49"N, 35°14'10"E

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הרובע המוסלמי‎ (hrwb hmwslmy)Jerusalem Israel

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Birket Israel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Temple Mount, Dome of the Rock, Tomb of the Virgin Mary, Pool of Bethesda.

~850 ftS
Hilltop compound of religious sites
Temple Mount, Jerusalem
5 min walk • The Temple Mount, a site of profound historical and religious significance, stands prominently in the Old City of Jerusalem, Israel. This ancient elevated platform, revered by Jews, Christians, and Muslims alike, has been a focal point of worship and conflict for...
~880 ftS
Islamic shrine housing Foundation Stone
Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem
5 min walk • The Dome of the Rock, an iconic shrine located in the heart of Jerusalem, is a revered landmark that holds profound significance for both the city and the world. This stunning piece of architecture, completed in 691 CE, is not only one of the oldest Islamic structures...
~1030 ftE
Revered tomb of the Virgin Mary
Tomb of the Virgin Mary, Jerusalem
5 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...
~440 ftN
Archaeological site, Ruins, Church
Pool of Bethesda, Jerusalem
3 min walk • Nestled within the storied city of Jerusalem, the Pool of Bethesda stands as a testament to millennia of history, both sacred and secular. This archaeological site, once a place of healing and miracle according to Christian tradition, has attracted pilgrims...
~550 ftSE
City gate
Golden Gate, Jerusalem
3 min walk • The Golden Gate, known in Hebrew as Sha'ar Harachamim (Gate of Mercy), is a storied city gate that stands as a testament to the ancient and religious history of Jerusalem, Israel. This eastern gate, situated in the historic walls surrounding the Old City, is the oldest...
~870 ftS
Temple
Solomon's Temple, Jerusalem
5 min walk • Solomon's Temple, also known as the First Temple, was the first Temple in Jerusalem, according to the Hebrew Bible. It was built during Solomon's reign over the United Kingdom of Israel and was fully constructed by c. 957 BCE.
~850 ftSW
Temple
Dome of the Prophet, Jerusalem
5 min walk • The Dome of the Prophet, also known as the Dome of the Messenger and the Dome of Muhammed is a free-standing dome in the northern Al-Haram Al-Sharif in Jerusalem.
~920 ftSW
Synagogue
Little Western Wall, Jerusalem
5 min walk • The Little Western Wall, also known as HaKotel HaKatan, the Small Kotel, and the Kleiner Koisel is a Jewish religious site located in the Muslim Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem near the Iron Gate to the Temple Mount.
~870 ftW
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Natural history museum
Church of Ecce Homo, Jerusalem
5 min walk • The Convent of the Sisters of Zion is a Roman Catholic convent of the Congregation of Notre-Dame de Sion, located near the eastern end of the Via Dolorosa in the Old City of Jerusalem. The convent was built in 1857 by Marie-Alphonse Ratisbonne.
~410 ftN
Medieval church with notable acoustics
Church of Saint Anne, Jerusalem
2 min walk • The Church of Saint Anne is a French Roman Catholic church and French national domain located at before start of the Via Dolorosa, between the Lions' Gate and of the Second Station of the Cross, in the Muslim Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem.
~900 ftS
Cave
Well of Souls, Jerusalem
5 min walk • The Well of Souls, is a partly natural, partly man-made cave located inside the Foundation Stone under the Dome of the Rock shrine on the Temple Mount, Jerusalem.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Birket Israel?

Nearby attractions include Bab Al-Asbat Minaret, Jerusalem (1 min walk), Lions' Gate, Jerusalem (2 min walk), Church of Saint Anne, Jerusalem (2 min walk), Pool of Bethesda, Jerusalem (3 min walk).

How to get to Birket Israel by public transport?

The nearest stations to Birket Israel:

Bus

To go to jordan (9 min walk)
HaNevi'im Terminal • Lines: 231 (12 min walk)