Herod's Gate, Jerusalem

Name: Herod's Gate
Address: Jerusalem, Israel

#181 among attractions in Jerusalem

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Herod's Gate is one of the seven open Gates of the Old City of Jerusalem. It connects the Muslim Quarter inside of the old city to the eponymic Palestinian neighbourhood of Bab az-Zahra, situated just outside. It is a short distance to the east of the Damascus Gate. Its elevation is 755 meters above sea level. ()

Local name: שער הפרחים Coordinates: 31°46'59"N, 35°14'1"E

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הרובע המוסלמי‎ (hrwb hmwslmy)Jerusalem Israel

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Herod's Gate – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Zedekiah's Cave, Damascus Gate, Pool of Bethesda, Rockefeller Archeological Museum.

~880 ftW
Ancient subterranean quarry with tours
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~1150 ftSW
Entrance to the Old City of Jerusalem
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~900 ftSE
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Pool of Bethesda, Jerusalem
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~850 ftNE
Trove of Israeli antiques and artifacts
Rockefeller Archeological Museum, Jerusalem
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~1120 ftW
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~1190 ftS
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~1150 ftS
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Church of the Holy Family, Jerusalem
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~1610 ftS
Synagogue
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~990 ftS
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~1050 ftSE
Medieval church with notable acoustics
Church of Saint Anne, Jerusalem
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~1780 ftW
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Church of Saint Thomas, Jerusalem
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Herod's Gate?

Nearby attractions include Bab Huta, Jerusalem (4 min walk), Muslim Quarter, Jerusalem (4 min walk), Rockefeller Archeological Museum, Jerusalem (5 min walk), Zedekiah's Cave, Jerusalem (5 min walk).

How to get to Herod's Gate by public transport?

The nearest stations to Herod's Gate:

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To go to jordan (4 min walk)
Green Palestinian Bus Station (7 min walk)