Finger of Og, Jerusalem

Name: Finger of Og
Address: Jerusalem, Israel

#345 among attractions in Jerusalem

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The Finger of Og King of Bashan, is the name given to a huge stone pillar, sometimes called Herod's Pillar, which lies in front of the Russian Compound in Jerusalem. ()

Local name: אצבע עוג מלך הבשן Length: 39 ftCoordinates: 31°46'56"N, 35°13'18"E

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מורשה (mwrsh)Jerusalem Israel

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Finger of Og – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ben Yehuda Street, Mamilla Mall, Clal Center, Russian Compound.

~1170 ftW
Street, Shopping district, Shopping
Ben Yehuda Street, Jerusalem
6 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...
~1720 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Mamilla Mall, Jerusalem
9 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
12 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...
~190 ftN
Museum
Russian Compound, Jerusalem
1 min walk • The Russian Compound is one of the most intriguing historical sites in Jerusalem, Israel, offering a unique glimpse into the city's diverse cultural and political history. Nestled in the heart of Jerusalem, this complex has been a focal point of the city's landscape...
~430 ftSE
Church
Holy Trinity Cathedral, Jerusalem
3 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.
~1450 ftS
Cemetery
Mamilla Cemetery, Jerusalem
7 min walk • Mamilla Cemetery is a historic Muslim cemetery in West Jerusalem, just to the north-west of the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem, near Herod's Gate.
~650 ftW
Square
Zion Square, Jerusalem
4 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.
~900 ftSE
Square
Safra Square, Jerusalem
5 min walk • Safra Square is a city square in Jerusalem. It is the site of the Jerusalem Municipality complex, which houses the municipal administration. Safra Square is located in a central part of the city, on the former seam line between West and East Jerusalem, a site chosen to symbolize its goal of serving all residents of Jerusalem.
~800 ftNW
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.
~870 ftSW
Museum, History museum
Friends of Zion Museum, Jerusalem
5 min walk • The Friends of Zion Museum is a museum in the historic Nahalat Shiv'a neighborhood of downtown Jerusalem. The museum celebrates Christian Zionists and their contribution to Israel.
~710 ftE
Museum, History museum, Architecture
Museum of Underground Prisoners, Jerusalem
4 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Finger of Og?

Nearby attractions include Russian Compound, Jerusalem (1 min walk), Holy Trinity Cathedral, Jerusalem (3 min walk), Zion Square, Jerusalem (4 min walk), Museum of Underground Prisoners, Jerusalem (4 min walk).

How to get to Finger of Og by public transport?

The nearest stations to Finger of Og:

Bus

HaNevi'im Terminal • Lines: 231 (11 min walk)
Yaffo Gate/Yafo • Lines: 231 (11 min walk)

Train

Jerusalem - Yitzhak Navon (31 min walk)