Monastery of the Virgins, Jerusalem

Name: Monastery of the Virgins
Address: Jerusalem, Israel

#272 among attractions in Jerusalem

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The Monastery of the Virgins is a structure uncovered during Benjamin Mazar's excavations south of Jerusalem's Temple Mount. The large number of Christian religious finds from the site have prompted its identification with a monastery described by a pilgrim, Theodosius the archdeacon, in his De Situ Terrae Sanctae, a work of the early 6th century. The building was constructed in the 4th century on the remains of an earlier Herodian building identified with the Second Temple courthouse, and was destroyed during the Persian sack of Jerusalem in 614. ()

Built: IV centuryAbandoned: 614Coordinates: 31°46'33"N, 35°14'12"E

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עיר דוד‎ (yr dwd)Jerusalem Israel

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Monastery of the Virgins – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Temple Mount, Al-Aqsa Mosque, Western Wall Tunnel, Southern Wall.

~860 ftN
Hilltop compound of religious sites
Temple Mount, Jerusalem
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~390 ftW
Islamic mosque compound with silver dome
Al-Aqsa Mosque, Jerusalem
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~840 ftNW
Archaeological site, Historical place
Western Wall Tunnel, Jerusalem
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~750 ftW
Archaeological site
Southern Wall, Jerusalem
4 min walk • The Southern Wall is an ancient remnant of the majestic fortifications that once surrounded the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, Israel. This archaeological site is steeped in history and holds deep religious significance for Jews, Christians, and Muslims alike.
0.8 miSW
Cinema, Nightlife
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~850 ftNE
1st-century CE tomb cut from the rock
Tomb of Absalom, Jerusalem
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~840 ftW
Bridge
Mughrabi Bridge, Jerusalem
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~650 ftSW
Historical place, Park
Large Stone Structure, Jerusalem
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~900 ftNW
Temple
Solomon's Temple, Jerusalem
5 min walk • Solomon's Temple, also known as the First Temple, was the first Temple in Jerusalem, according to the Hebrew Bible. It was built during Solomon's reign over the United Kingdom of Israel and was fully constructed by c. 957 BCE.
~660 ftW
Museum, History museum
Islamic Museum, Jerusalem
4 min walk • The Islamic Museum is a museum on the Temple Mount in the Old City section of Jerusalem. On display are exhibits from ten periods of Islamic history encompassing several Muslim regions. The museum is located adjacent to al-Aqsa Mosque.
~740 ftNE
Tomb, Historical place, Monuments and statues
Tomb of Zechariah, Jerusalem
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Which popular attractions are close to Monastery of the Virgins?

Nearby attractions include Huldah Gates, Jerusalem (1 min walk), Solomon's Stables, Jerusalem (1 min walk), Al-Aqsa Mosque, Jerusalem (2 min walk), Large Stone Structure, Jerusalem (4 min walk).

How to get to Monastery of the Virgins by public transport?

The nearest stations to Monastery of the Virgins:

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Hativat Yerushalayim/Yitshak Kariv • Lines: 231 (15 min walk)
To go to jordan (16 min walk)