Bezalel, Jerusalem

Name: Bezalel
Address: Rehov Bezalel 10, Jerusalem, Israel
Telephone: +972 52-479-4141

#168 among attractions in Jerusalem

Relax in park, Park, Scenic walking areas, Neighbourhood, More...

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In Exodus 31:1-6 and chapters 36 to 39, Bezalel, Bezaleel, or Betzalel, was the chief artisan of the Tabernacle and was in charge of building the Ark of the Covenant, assisted by Aholiab. The section in chapter 31 describes his selection as chief artisan, in the context of Moses' vision of how God wanted the tabernacle to be constructed, and chapters 36 to 39 recount the construction process undertaken by Bezalel, Aholiab and every gifted artisan and willing worker, in accordance with the vision. ()

Local name: בצלאל בן אורי Elevation: 2667 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 31°46'51"N, 35°12'56"E

Address

Rehov Bezalel 10נחלאות‎ (nhlwt)Jerusalem Israel

Contact

+972 52-479-4141

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Bezalel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ben Yehuda Street, Clal Center, Zion Square, Independence Park.

~800 ftE
Street, Shopping district, Shopping
Ben Yehuda Street, Jerusalem
4 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...
~1270 ftN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Clal Center, Jerusalem
7 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...
~1320 ftE
Square
Zion Square, Jerusalem
7 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.
~1360 ftSE
Park
Independence Park, Jerusalem
7 min walk • Independence Park is a municipal park in Jerusalem bounded by Agron Street, King George Street, Hillel Street, and Menashe Ben Yisrael Street. It is Jerusalem's second largest park.
~1440 ftE
Museum, History museum
Friends of Zion Museum, Jerusalem
7 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.
~840 ftW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Gerard Behar Center, Jerusalem
5 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.
~1360 ftW
Synagogue
Ades Synagogue, Jerusalem
7 min walk • The Ades Synagogue, also known as the Great Synagogue Ades of the Glorious Aleppo Community, located in Jerusalem's Nachlaot neighborhood, was established by Syrian immigrants in 1901. It is considered to be the center of Syrian Hazzanut in Israel.
~470 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Artist's House, Jerusalem
3 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.
~1460 ftE
Museum
Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem, Jerusalem
8 min walk • The Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem is the Simon Wiesenthal Center-planned Museum of Tolerance at the center of West Jerusalem between Zion Square and the neighborhood of Mamilla. The project was re-designed on a more modest scale than originally planned.
~1260 ftE
Neighbourhood
West Jerusalem, Jerusalem
7 min walk • West Jerusalem or Western Jerusalem refers to the sectors of Jerusalem that remained under Israeli control after the 1948 Arab–Israeli War, whose ceasefire lines delimited the boundary with the rest of the city, which was then under Jordanian control.
~1010 ftS
Monastery, Sacred and religious sites
Ratisbonne Monastery, Jerusalem
5 min walk • Ratisbonne Monastery is a monastery in the Rehavia neighborhood of Jerusalem, Israel, established by Marie-Alphonse Ratisbonne, a French convert from Judaism. Work on the building, designed by the French architect M. Daumat, began in 1874 on a barren hill, now in the center of West Jerusalem.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Bezalel open?

Bezalel is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday closed
Thursday closed
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Bezalel?

Nearby attractions include King George Street, Jerusalem (2 min walk), Artist's House, Jerusalem (3 min walk), Batei Munkacs, Jerusalem (3 min walk), Knesset Yisrael, Jerusalem (4 min walk).

How to get to Bezalel by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bezalel:

Bus

Yaffo Gate/Yafo • Lines: 231 (17 min walk)
Jaffa Gate (18 min walk)

Train

Jerusalem - Yitzhak Navon (24 min walk)