Dome of al-Khalili, Jerusalem

Name: Dome of al-Khalili
Address: Jerusalem, Israel

#233 among attractions in Jerusalem

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The Dome of al-Khalili or the Hebronite is a small domed-building located in the central platform of the Temple Mount, north of the Dome of the Rock in the Old City of Jerusalem. The building is made of bricks which are currently tarnished. The Dome of al-Khalili was built in the early 18th century during Ottoman rule of Palestine in dedication to Shaykh Muhammad al-Khalili, a scholar of fiqh who died in 1734. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 31°46'42"N, 35°14'5"E

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הַר הַבַּיִת‎ (har habayit)Jerusalem Israel

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Dome of al-Khalili – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Temple Mount, Dome of the Rock, Mamilla Mall, Western Wall Tunnel.

~340 ftSE
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~520 ftS
Archaeological site, Historical place
Western Wall Tunnel, Jerusalem
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~740 ftE
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~100 ftSE
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~260 ftW
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~220 ftSE
Cave
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0.7 miSW
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Which popular attractions are close to Dome of al-Khalili?

Nearby attractions include Dome of the Ascension, Jerusalem (1 min walk), Dome of the Prophet, Jerusalem (1 min walk), Dome of the Spirits, Jerusalem (1 min walk), Templum Domini, Jerusalem (1 min walk).

How to get to Dome of al-Khalili by public transport?

The nearest stations to Dome of al-Khalili:

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To go to jordan (10 min walk)
HaNevi'im Terminal • Lines: 231 (11 min walk)