Kidane Mehret Church, Jerusalem

Name: Kidane Mehret Church
Address: Jerusalem, Israel

#155 among attractions in Jerusalem

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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". ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1893 (131 years ago)Architectural style: Byzantine revivalCoordinates: 31°47'6"N, 35°13'16"E

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מאה שערים‎ (mh srym)Jerusalem Israel

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Kidane Mehret Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ben Yehuda Street, Mahane Yehuda Market, Mamilla Mall, Clal Center.

~1600 ftSW
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...
0.5 miW
Busy bazaar with lots of merchants
Mahane Yehuda Market, Jerusalem
13 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...
0.5 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Mamilla Mall, Jerusalem
14 min walk • Nestled at the crossroads of ancient history and modern luxury, Mamilla Mall stands as a premier shopping center in the heart of Jerusalem, Israel. This open-air mall, which harmoniously blends contemporary architecture with the city's timeless landscape, offers a...
0.4 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Clal Center, Jerusalem
10 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...
~910 ftS
Museum
Russian Compound, Jerusalem
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~1390 ftSE
Church
Holy Trinity Cathedral, Jerusalem
7 min walk • The Holy Trinity Cathedral is a cathedral of the Russian Orthodox Church, located at the heart of the so-called Russian Compound in central Jerusalem. The cathedral was built in 1860–1872 by a Russian Orthodox Ecclesiastical Mission in Jerusalem, when the Holy City was part of the Ottoman Empire.
~1220 ftS
Square
Zion Square, Jerusalem
6 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.
~700 ftSW
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.
~1390 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Architecture
Museum of Underground Prisoners, Jerusalem
7 min walk • Museum of Underground Prisoners is a museum in Jerusalem, commemorating the activity of the Jewish underground—Haganah, Irgun and Lehi—during the period leading up the establishment of the State of Israel.
0.5 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Artist's House, Jerusalem
14 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.
~1250 ftSW
Neighbourhood
West Jerusalem, Jerusalem
7 min walk • West Jerusalem or Western Jerusalem refers to the sectors of Jerusalem that remained under Israeli control after the 1948 Arab–Israeli War, whose ceasefire lines delimited the boundary with the rest of the city, which was then under Jordanian control.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kidane Mehret Church?

Nearby attractions include Ethiopian Church, Jerusalem (1 min walk), Mea Shearim, Jerusalem (3 min walk), Ticho House, Jerusalem (4 min walk), Straus Street, Jerusalem (4 min walk).

How to get to Kidane Mehret Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kidane Mehret Church:

Bus

Damascus gate bus station (12 min walk)
Green Palestinian Bus Station (13 min walk)

Train

Jerusalem - Yitzhak Navon (28 min walk)