German Colony, Jerusalem

Name: German Colony
Address: Jerusalem, Israel

#308 among attractions in Jerusalem

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The German Colony is a neighborhood in Jerusalem, established in the second half of the 19th century as a German Templer Colony in Palestine. Today the Moshava, as it is popularly known, is an upscale neighborhood bisected by Emek Refaim Street, an avenue lined with trendy shops, restaurants and cafes. ()

Local name: המושבה הגרמנית Coordinates: 31°45'52"N, 35°13'14"E

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עמק רפאים (mq rpym)Jerusalem Israel

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Nearby attractions include: Museum for Islamic Art, Mount Zion Cemetery, Jerusalem Cinematheque, Montefiore Windmill.

0.5 miNW
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Museum for Islamic Art, Jerusalem
14 min walk • The Museum for Islamic Art in Jerusalem is a cultural gem nestled in the historic landscape of Israel's capital. Established in 1974, this museum is dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of Islamic art and artifacts, offering a window into the rich artistic...
0.7 miNE
Cemetery
Mount Zion Cemetery, Jerusalem
18 min walk • Mount Zion Cemetery, nestled in the ancient city of Jerusalem, Israel, is a historic site that has been the final resting place for many of the city's denizens over the centuries. This cemetery is not just a burial ground; it is a reflection of Jerusalem's diverse...
0.5 miNE
Cinema, Nightlife
Jerusalem Cinematheque, Jerusalem
13 min walk • Nestled at the heart of Jerusalem, not far from the Old City's ancient walls, lies the Jerusalem Cinematheque, a beacon of culture and film in Israel's capital. This prestigious cinema is more than just a place to catch the latest blockbuster; it's a hub for film...
0.5 miNE
Historical place, Windmill
Montefiore Windmill, Jerusalem
14 min walk • The Montefiore Windmill stands as a striking landmark in the historical landscape of Jerusalem, Israel. This windmill, constructed of Jerusalem stone, was completed in 1857 to provide a reliable source of bread flour for the residents of the city.
0.6 miNE
Park
Valley of Hinnom, Jerusalem
15 min walk • The Valley of Hinnom is a historic valley surrounding Ancient Jerusalem from the west and southwest. The valley is also known by the name Gehinnom an alternative Biblical Hebrew form which survived into Aramaic and has received various fundamental theological connotations, and by the Greek and Syriac transliteration Gehenna.
0.4 miNE
Museum, Archaeological museum, History museum
Menachem Begin Heritage Center, Jerusalem
12 min walk • The Menachem Begin Heritage Center is the official state memorial commemorating Menachem Begin, Israel’s sixth Prime Minister. The Center is located on the Hinnom Ridge, overlooking Mount Zion and walls of the Old City of Jerusalem.
0.4 miNE
Archaeological site
Ketef Hinnom, Jerusalem
11 min walk • Ketef Hinnom is an archaeological site discovered in the 1970s southwest of the Old City of Jerusalem. Archaeological excavations held in the site uncovered a series of Iron Age period Judahite burial chambers, dating to the 7th and 6th centuries BCE.
0.7 miNE
Archaeological site
Excavations, Jerusalem
17 min walk • A number of archaeological excavations at the Temple Mount—a celebrated and contentious religious site in the Old City of Jerusalem—have taken place over the last 150 years.
0.6 miNE
Archaeological site, Concert hall
Sultan's Pool, Jerusalem
17 min walk • The Sultan's Pool is an ancient water basin to the west side of Mount Zion, Jerusalem. The Sultan's Pool was part of the water supply network for Jerusalem from the late Second Temple period to the late Ottoman period.
0.4 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Jerusalem Theatre, Jerusalem
12 min walk • The Jerusalem Theatre is a centre for the performing arts in Jerusalem. The theatre opened in 1971. The complex consists of the Sherover Theatre, which seats 950, the Henry Crown Symphony Hall with 750 seats, the Rebecca Crown Auditorium, with 450 seats, and the Little Theatre with 110 seats.
0.7 miN
Church, Spiritual
Terra Sancta Chapel, Jerusalem
18 min walk • The Terra Sancta Chapel or Chapel of Terra Sancta is the name of a religious building affiliated to the Catholic Church that is located inside the educational complex of the Terra Sancta College located at Paris Square, Jerusalem, Israel.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to German Colony?

Nearby attractions include Emek Refaim, Jerusalem (4 min walk), Valley of Rephaim, Jerusalem (4 min walk), Nature Museum, Jerusalem (4 min walk), Shira Hadasha, Jerusalem (4 min walk).

How to get to German Colony by public transport?

The nearest stations to German Colony:

Bus

Bethlehem Road/Lloyd George • Lines: 7 (5 min walk)
Hama'abada/Hevron Road • Lines: 231 (8 min walk)