Schottenstein campus, Jerusalem

Name: Schottenstein campus
Address: Jerusalem, Israel

#262 among attractions in Jerusalem

Museum, Archaeological museum

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The Jay and Jeanie Schottenstein National Campus for the Archaeology of Israel is the future building of the Israel Antiquities Authority. Construction began in 2012 in Jerusalem, the building will concentrate all centralized administrative offices into one structure. The campus is being built on 20,000 square meters located between the Israel Museum and the Bible Lands Museum. It was designed by Moshe Safdie. ()

Local name: הקריה הלאומית לארכאולוגיה של ארץ ישראלArea: 8.65 acres (0.0135 mi²)Coordinates: 31°46'29"N, 35°12'6"E

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גִּבְעַת רָם‎ (gibeat ram)Jerusalem Israel

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Schottenstein campus – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Israel Museum, Shrine of the Book, Knesset Menorah, Bible Lands Museum.

~960 ftSE
National art and archaeology museum
Israel Museum, Jerusalem
5 min walk • The Israel Museum, nestled in the heart of Jerusalem, stands as a beacon of culture and history in a city revered by many. This comprehensive museum, founded in 1965, is the largest cultural institution in Israel and is ranked among the world's leading art...
~570 ftSE
Museum, Archaeological museum, Specialty museum
Shrine of the Book, Jerusalem
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Jerusalem, the Shrine of the Book stands as a modern architectural marvel, dedicated to preserving some of the most significant documents of ancient Judaism: the Dead Sea Scrolls. This iconic museum, part of the Israel Museum complex, is...
~1660 ftNE
Memorial
Knesset Menorah, Jerusalem
8 min walk • The Knesset Menorah, standing proudly outside the Knesset, Israel's parliament, in Jerusalem, is not only a memorial but also a symbol of the Jewish people's history and sovereignty. This bronze sculpture, created by the British-Jewish sculptor Benno Elkan, was...
~240 ftNE
Modern showcase of biblical history
Bible Lands Museum, Jerusalem
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Jerusalem, the Bible Lands Museum stands as a beacon of ancient history and cultural heritage. This unique museum offers an extensive collection dedicated to the civilizations and peoples mentioned in the Bible, including the Egyptians...
0.5 miS
Hiking trail, Garden, Park
Jerusalem Botanical Gardens, Jerusalem
12 min walk • The Jerusalem Botanical Gardens, originally planned as successor to the National Botanic Garden of Israel on Mount Scopus which, nevertheless, still exists as a separate entity, is located in the neighborhood of Nayot in Jerusalem, on the southeastern edge of the Givat Ram campus of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
0.4 miSE
Centuries-old Eastern Orthodox monastery
Monastery of the Cross, Jerusalem
11 min walk • The Monastery of the Cross is an Eastern Orthodox monastery near the Nayot neighborhood of Jerusalem. It is located in the Valley of the Cross, below the Israel Museum and the Knesset.
~1810 ftE
Park
Valley of the Cross, Jerusalem
9 min walk • The Valley of the Cross is a valley in western Jerusalem, named after the Monastery of the Cross which is located in the valley. The monastery was built in the 11th century, during the reign of King Bagrat IV by the Georgian monk Prochorus the Iberian.
0.8 miN
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Theater
International Convention Center, Jerusalem
21 min walk • The International Convention Center, commonly known as Binyenei HaUma, is a concert hall and convention center in Giv'at Ram in Jerusalem. It is the largest convention center in the Middle East.
~1900 ftN
Park, Garden
Wohl Rose Park, Jerusalem
10 min walk • Wohl Rose Park is a public garden in Givat Ram, Jerusalem, located opposite the Knesset and government precinct, at the foot of the Israeli Supreme Court. The park was established in 1981. Over 400 varieties of roses are grown there, many of them gifts from countries around the world. The Wohl Rose Park covers 19 acres.
~1160 ftSE
Museum
Information Center for Israeli Art, Jerusalem
6 min walk • The Information Center for Israeli Art is the largest collection of primary resources documenting the history of the Israeli art in Israel. Over 12,000 artists files are housed in the Center in the Israel Museum, Jerusalem.
0.7 miE
Cemetery
Jason's Tomb, Jerusalem
18 min walk • Jason's Tomb is a rock-cut tomb dating to the first century BCE in the Hasmonean period, discovered in the Rehavia neighborhood in Jerusalem, Israel.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Schottenstein campus?

Nearby attractions include Bible Lands Museum, Jerusalem (2 min walk), Holyland Model of Jerusalem, Jerusalem (3 min walk), Shrine of the Book, Jerusalem (3 min walk), Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem (4 min walk).

How to get to Schottenstein campus by public transport?

The nearest stations to Schottenstein campus:

Train

Jerusalem - Yitzhak Navon (24 min walk)

Bus

Jerusalem Central Bus Station (26 min walk)