Viri Galilaei Church, Jerusalem

Name: Viri Galilaei Church
Address: Jerusalem, Israel

#106 among attractions in Jerusalem

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The Viri Galilaei Church is a Greek Orthodox church located at the northern peak of the Mount of Olives in East Jerusalem. It is part of the Monastery of Little Galilee on the Mount of Olives, which belongs to the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem, and serves as the private residence of the Patriarch. ()

Local name: כנסיית וירי-גלילאי Coordinates: 31°46'57"N, 35°14'42"E

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אל המסור אנה (l hmswr nh)Jerusalem Israel

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Nearby attractions include: Temple Mount, Church of All Nations, Mount of Olives, Tomb of the Virgin Mary.

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Which popular attractions are close to Viri Galilaei Church?

Nearby attractions include Beit Orot, Jerusalem (6 min walk), Chapel of the Ascension, Jerusalem (7 min walk), Church of the Pater Noster, Jerusalem (8 min walk), BYU Jerusalem Center, Jerusalem (8 min walk).

How to get to Viri Galilaei Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Viri Galilaei Church:

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To go to jordan (21 min walk)
Green Palestinian Bus Station (24 min walk)