Kikar HaShabbat, Jerusalem

Name: Kikar HaShabbat
Address: Jerusalem, Israel

#321 among attractions in Jerusalem

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Kikar HaShabbat, known in the Haredi community as Kikar HaShabbos, is a major intersection joining five streets in Jerusalem, Israel, between Mea Shearim and Geula: Yehezkel Street from the north, Malkhei Yisrael Street from the west, Mea Shearim Street from the east, Straus Street from the southeast, and Yisha'ayahu Street from the southwest. ()

Local name: כיכר השבת Coordinates: 31°47'18"N, 35°13'7"E

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מאה שערים‎ (mh srym)Jerusalem Israel

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Kikar HaShabbat – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ben Yehuda Street, Mahane Yehuda Market, Clal Center, Russian Compound.

0.5 miS
Street, Shopping district, Shopping
Ben Yehuda Street, Jerusalem
13 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...
0.4 miSW
Busy bazaar with lots of merchants
Mahane Yehuda Market, Jerusalem
11 min walk • The Mahane Yehuda Market, affectionately known as "The Shuk," is a vibrant tapestry of colors, scents, and sounds that embodies the cultural and culinary heart of Jerusalem, Israel. Established in the late 19th century, this sprawling marketplace is not just a place...
~1950 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Clal Center, Jerusalem
10 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...
0.4 miSE
Museum
Russian Compound, Jerusalem
12 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...
~1920 ftSW
Synagogue
Zoharei Chama Synagogue, Jerusalem
10 min walk • Zoharei Chama Synagogue, also spelled Zohorei Chama, colloquially known as the Sundial Building or Mahane Yehuda Clock Tower, is a three-story stone building with a wooden attic on Jaffa Road in Jerusalem, Israel, which features a huge, 5-metre diameter sundial on its façade.
~1780 ftS
Exhibits in an artist's former home
Ticho House, Jerusalem
9 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.
0.6 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Gerard Behar Center, Jerusalem
16 min walk • Gerard Behar Center is a major arts centre in Jerusalem, Israel, for independent theatre, dance, and musical productions, children's shows, art exhibitions, artist workshops, and festivals. In 2010 the center hosted over 900 events with attendance in excess of 263,600 participants.
~1700 ftSW
Memorial
Davidka Square, Jerusalem
9 min walk • Davidka Square is a public square at the intersection of Jaffa Road, Street of the Prophets, and Kiach Street in West Jerusalem. Its official name is Kikar Haherut.
~1430 ftSE
Church
Kidane Mehret Church, Jerusalem
7 min walk • The Kidane Mehret Church in Jerusalem, popularly known simlly as the Ethiopian Church, is part of the Debre Genet monastery, whose name means "Monastery of Paradise". The monastery and its church belong to the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church.
0.6 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Artist's House, Jerusalem
17 min walk • Jerusalem Artists House is an Israeli art gallery and exhibition space in Jerusalem, Israel that housed the Bezalel Art School, established in 1906. The historic 19th century building, in Jerusalem's Rehavia neighborhood, was the home of Boris Schatz, who opened an art school and museum alongside his family residence.
~1920 ftS
City, Area
Jerusalem/East, Jerusalem
10 min walk • East Jerusalem or Eastern Jerusalem is the sector of Jerusalem that was occupied by Jordan during the 1948 Arab–Israeli War, as opposed to the western sector of the city, West Jerusalem, which was occupied by Israel.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kikar HaShabbat?

Nearby attractions include Malkhei Yisrael Street, Jerusalem (3 min walk), Batei Warsaw, Jerusalem (3 min walk), Zikhron Moshe, Jerusalem (4 min walk), Kerem Avraham, Jerusalem (4 min walk).

How to get to Kikar HaShabbat by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kikar HaShabbat:

Bus

Damascus gate bus station (18 min walk)
Green Palestinian Bus Station (18 min walk)

Train

Jerusalem - Yitzhak Navon (24 min walk)