Mamilla Cemetery, Jerusalem

Name: Mamilla Cemetery
Address: Jerusalem, Israel

#96 among attractions in Jerusalem

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Mamilla Cemetery is a historic Muslim cemetery in West Jerusalem, just to the north-west of the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem, near Herod's Gate. The cemetery, at the center of which lies the Mamilla Pool, contains the remains of figures from the early Islamic period, several Sufi shrines and Mamluk-era tombs. The cemetery grounds also contain the bodies of thousands of Christians killed in the pre-Islamic era, as well as several tombs from the time of the Crusades. ()

Local name: בית הקברות ממילא Coordinates: 31°46'42"N, 35°13'15"E

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מרכז העיר המערבית (mrkz hyr hmrbyt)Jerusalem Israel

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Mamilla Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ben Yehuda Street, Mamilla Mall, Russian Compound, Holy Trinity Cathedral.

~1480 ftNW
Street, Shopping district, Shopping
Ben Yehuda Street, Jerusalem
8 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...
~920 ftE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Mamilla Mall, Jerusalem
5 min walk • Nestled at the crossroads of ancient history and modern luxury, Mamilla Mall stands as a premier shopping center in the heart of Jerusalem, Israel. This open-air mall, which harmoniously blends contemporary architecture with the city's timeless landscape, offers a...
~1640 ftN
Museum
Russian Compound, Jerusalem
8 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...
~1370 ftNE
Church
Holy Trinity Cathedral, Jerusalem
7 min walk • The Holy Trinity Cathedral is a cathedral of the Russian Orthodox Church, located at the heart of the so-called Russian Compound in central Jerusalem. The cathedral was built in 1860–1872 by a Russian Orthodox Ecclesiastical Mission in Jerusalem, when the Holy City was part of the Ottoman Empire.
~1180 ftE
Church
St. Vincent de Paul Chapel, Jerusalem
6 min walk • The St. Vincent de Paul Chapel is a Catholic chapel that serves the Hospice of St. Vincent de Paul in Jerusalem. It is dedicated to the founder of the Daughters of Charity who also run a hospital and an adjoining nursery. This is one of the largest Catholic churches in the city. The sisters are present in the Holy Land since 1884.
~1570 ftSW
Religious complex with guided tours
Great Synagogue, Jerusalem
8 min walk • The Great Synagogue of Jerusalem, is located at 56 King George Street, Jerusalem, Israel. Rabbi Zalman Druck was the spiritual leader from the synagogue's establishment until his death on 11 December 2009.
~1400 ftN
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.
~830 ftW
Park
Independence Park, Jerusalem
4 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.
~1180 ftNE
Square
Safra Square, Jerusalem
6 min walk • Safra Square is a city square in Jerusalem. It is the site of the Jerusalem Municipality complex, which houses the municipal administration. Safra Square is located in a central part of the city, on the former seam line between West and East Jerusalem, a site chosen to symbolize its goal of serving all residents of Jerusalem.
~1960 ftN
Exhibits in an artist's former home
Ticho House, Jerusalem
10 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.
~520 ftSE
Museum, History museum
North Africa Jewish Heritage Center, Jerusalem
3 min walk • The David Amar Worldwide North Africa Jewish Heritage Center is a cultural centre and museum in Jerusalem, opened in 2011.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Mamilla Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Mamilla Pool, Jerusalem (1 min walk), Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem, Jerusalem (3 min walk), North Africa Jewish Heritage Center, Jerusalem (3 min walk), Mahane Israel, Jerusalem (4 min walk).

How to get to Mamilla Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mamilla Cemetery:

Bus

Yaffo Gate/Yafo • Lines: 231 (9 min walk)
Jaffa Gate (9 min walk)

Train

Jerusalem - Yitzhak Navon (33 min walk)