Saint Mark's Syriac Church and Monastery, Jerusalem

Name: Saint Mark's Syriac Church and Monastery
Address: Jerusalem, Israel

#253 among attractions in Jerusalem

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Syriac Orthodox Monastery of Saint Mark is a Syriac Orthodox monastery and church in The Old City Of Jerusalem. According to a 6th-century inscription that was found at the Monastery of St Mark's in Jerusalem during a restoration in 1940, the church is built on the ancient site of the house of Mary, mother of St. Mark the Evangelist and the place of the Last Supper of Christ with His disciples. Some Christians believe that the Last Supper was held at the nearby Cenacle on Mount Zion. ()

Local name: כנסיית סנט מרק Coordinates: 31°46'33"N, 35°13'49"E

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הרובע הארמני‎ (hrwb hrmny)Jerusalem Israel

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Saint Mark's Syriac Church and Monastery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tower of David, Hurva Synagogue, Mosque of Omar, St. James Cathedral.

~750 ftW
Museum, Lookout, Children's museum
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Synagogue, Sacred and religious sites
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~710 ftN
Mosque
Mosque of Omar, Jerusalem
4 min walk • The Mosque of Omar, located in the heart of Jerusalem, Israel, is a significant religious site steeped in history. This mosque is not to be confused with the Dome of the Rock; it is a modest structure situated in the Christian quarter of the Old City, near the Church...
~650 ftSW
Ornate sanctuary from the 12th century
St. James Cathedral, Jerusalem
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~360 ftSE
Archaeological site
Cardo, Jerusalem
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~730 ftN
Church, Sacred and religious sites
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~720 ftE
Museum, History museum, Archaeological museum
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~810 ftE
Church
Church of Saint Mary of the Germans, Jerusalem
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~460 ftNW
Church
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~650 ftSE
18th-century synagogue within a complex
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~600 ftSE
Synagogue, Sacred and religious sites
Ramban Synagogue, Jerusalem
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Saint Mark's Syriac Church and Monastery?

Nearby attractions include Monastery of Saint Mark, Jerusalem (1 min walk), Ari Synagogue, Jerusalem (2 min walk), Ohr ha-Chaim Synagogue, Jerusalem (2 min walk), Al-Yaqoubi Mosque, Jerusalem (2 min walk).

How to get to Saint Mark's Syriac Church and Monastery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Saint Mark's Syriac Church and Monastery:

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Hativat Yerushalayim/Yitshak Kariv • Lines: 231 (6 min walk)
Jaffa Gate (7 min walk)