Straus Street, Jerusalem

Name: Straus Street
Address: Jerusalem, Israel

#366 among attractions in Jerusalem

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Straus Street is a north-south road in north-central Jerusalem. It starts at Jaffa Road and extends to Kikar HaShabbat, which marks the intersection of five streets: Straus Street, Yeshayahu Street, Malkhei Yisrael Street, Yehezkel Street, and Mea Shearim Road. The street was named for Nathan Straus, a prominent American merchant and Jewish philanthropist in the early twentieth century. ()

Local name: רחוב שטראוס Coordinates: 31°47'8"N, 35°13'8"E

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זיכרון משה‎ (zykrwn msh)Jerusalem Israel

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Straus Street – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ben Yehuda Street, Mahane Yehuda Market, Clal Center, Russian Compound.

~1520 ftS
Street, Shopping district, Shopping
Ben Yehuda Street, Jerusalem
8 min walk • Ben Yehuda Street, nestled in the heart of Jerusalem, Israel, is a vibrant shopping district that pulses with the city's unique blend of ancient tradition and contemporary culture. Known locally as the "Midrachov," this pedestrian mall is a lively hub where locals...
~1870 ftW
Busy bazaar with lots of merchants
Mahane Yehuda Market, Jerusalem
10 min walk • The Mahane Yehuda Market, affectionately known as "The Shuk," is a vibrant tapestry of colors, scents, and sounds that embodies the cultural and culinary heart of Jerusalem, Israel. Established in the late 19th century, this sprawling marketplace is not just a place...
~1410 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Clal Center, Jerusalem
7 min walk • The Clal Center, a multi-faceted shopping complex, stands as a testament to the diverse and vibrant nature of Jerusalem, Israel. Strategically located at the crossroads of the city's various cultural quarters, this shopping center is an integral part of Jerusalem's...
~1440 ftSE
Museum
Russian Compound, Jerusalem
7 min walk • The Russian Compound is one of the most intriguing historical sites in Jerusalem, Israel, offering a unique glimpse into the city's diverse cultural and political history. Nestled in the heart of Jerusalem, this complex has been a focal point of the city's landscape...
~1370 ftS
Square
Zion Square, Jerusalem
7 min walk • Zion Square is a public square in Jerusalem, located at the intersection of Jaffa Road, Ben Yehuda Street, Herbert Samuel Street, and Yoel Moshe Salomon Street. The square is one of the vertices of the Downtown Triangle commercial district.
~1800 ftW
Synagogue
Zoharei Chama Synagogue, Jerusalem
9 min walk • Zoharei Chama Synagogue, also spelled Zohorei Chama, colloquially known as the Sundial Building or Mahane Yehuda Clock Tower, is a three-story stone building with a wooden attic on Jaffa Road in Jerusalem, Israel, which features a huge, 5-metre diameter sundial on its façade.
~800 ftS
Exhibits in an artist's former home
Ticho House, Jerusalem
4 min walk • Ticho House is a historical home in Jerusalem, Israel, now functioning as a museum, administered as part of the national Israel Museum, which includes a restaurant and cultural center.
0.5 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Gerard Behar Center, Jerusalem
13 min walk • Gerard Behar Center is a major arts centre in Jerusalem, Israel, for independent theatre, dance, and musical productions, children's shows, art exhibitions, artist workshops, and festivals. In 2010 the center hosted over 900 events with attendance in excess of 263,600 participants.
~1220 ftW
Memorial
Davidka Square, Jerusalem
6 min walk • Davidka Square is a public square at the intersection of Jaffa Road, Street of the Prophets, and Kiach Street in West Jerusalem. Its official name is Kikar Haherut.
~720 ftE
Church
Kidane Mehret Church, Jerusalem
4 min walk • The Kidane Mehret Church in Jerusalem, popularly known simlly as the Ethiopian Church, is part of the Debre Genet monastery, whose name means "Monastery of Paradise". The monastery and its church belong to the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church.
0.5 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Artist's House, Jerusalem
13 min walk • Jerusalem Artists House is an Israeli art gallery and exhibition space in Jerusalem, Israel that housed the Bezalel Art School, established in 1906. The historic 19th century building, in Jerusalem's Rehavia neighborhood, was the home of Boris Schatz, who opened an art school and museum alongside his family residence.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Straus Street?

Nearby attractions include Nebi Akasha Mosque, Jerusalem (2 min walk), Ezrat Yisrael, Jerusalem (4 min walk), Mea Shearim, Jerusalem (4 min walk), Kidane Mehret Church, Jerusalem (4 min walk).

How to get to Straus Street by public transport?

The nearest stations to Straus Street:

Bus

Damascus gate bus station (16 min walk)
Green Palestinian Bus Station (16 min walk)

Train

Jerusalem - Yitzhak Navon (25 min walk)