Herod's Palace

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Herod's Palace is an archaeological site within the fortress of Herodium in the West Bank, about 12 kilometers south of Jerusalem. Herod the Great commissioned a lavish palace to be built between 23 and 15 BCE atop Herodium for all to see. The palace itself consisted of four towers of seven stories, a bathhouse, courtyards, a Roman theatre, banquet rooms, a large walkway, as well as extravagant living quarters for himself and guests. Once Herod died and the Great Revolt started, Herodium was abandoned. The Jews eventually had a base at Herodium where they built a synagogue which can still be seen today, unlike much of Herod's Palace. ()

Opened: 15 B.C.E.Coordinates: 31°39'57"N, 35°14'29"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Church of the Nativity, Rachel's Tomb, Herodium, Church of Saint Catherine.

3.3 miNW
Storied, ancient 4th-century church
Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem
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4.3 miNW
Synagogue
Rachel's Tomb, Bethlehem
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~130 ftE
Desert fortress built by King Herod
Herodium
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3.3 miNW
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Church of Saint Catherine, Bethlehem
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3.4 miNW
Museum
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3.2 miNW
Church
Chapel of the Milk Grotto, Bethlehem
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3.4 miNW
Mosque
Mosque of Omar, Bethlehem
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2.9 miN
Church
The Shepherd's Field, Bethlehem
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4.5 miW
Aqueduct
Solomon's Pools, Bethlehem
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3.5 miNW
Street
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3.6 miNW
Museum
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