St. Stephen's Basilica, Jerusalem

Name: St. Stephen's Basilica
Address: Jerusalem, Israel

#196 among attractions in Jerusalem

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The St. Stephen's Basilica or simply the Church of St. Stephen, also known by its French name, Saint-Étienne, is the name given to a Catholic church located outside the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem, on the road leading north to Nablus. It is next to the convent of St. Stephen, home to the French Bible and Archaeology School, and the convent church. An old tradition sees this place as the place where the martyrdom of Saint Stephen took place, the martyr deacon mentioned in the book of Acts. A rival site is located in the Kidron Valley. ()

Local name: מנזר סנט אטיין Coordinates: 31°47'5"N, 35°13'48"E

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מרכז העיר מזרח (mrkz hyr mzrh)Jerusalem Israel

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St. Stephen's Basilica – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mamilla Mall, Zedekiah's Cave, Damascus Gate, Rockefeller Archeological Museum.

0.6 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
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~940 ftS
Ancient subterranean quarry with tours
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~1100 ftS
Entrance to the Old City of Jerusalem
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~1860 ftE
Trove of Israeli antiques and artifacts
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~290 ftSE
Pilgrimage site with tomb and gardens
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~1930 ftSE
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~1890 ftSE
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~1940 ftSE
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~480 ftW
Church
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~1060 ftNW
Museum, Art museum
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0.6 miW
Exhibits in an artist's former home
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St. Stephen's Basilica?

Nearby attractions include Garden Tomb, Jerusalem (2 min walk), Bab a-Zahara, Jerusalem (3 min walk), Church of Saint Thomas, Jerusalem (3 min walk), Armenian Ceramic Tile and Murals of Jerusalem - Balian, Jerusalem (4 min walk).

How to get to St. Stephen's Basilica by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. Stephen's Basilica:

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Damascus gate bus station (3 min walk)
Green Palestinian Bus Station (3 min walk)