Albert Einstein Square, Jerusalem

Name: Albert Einstein Square
Address: Jerusalem, Israel

#191 among attractions in Jerusalem

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Albert Einstein Square is a public square in Jerusalem, Israel, named for the physicist Albert Einstein. It is located in the Kiryat Shmuel neighborhood, on the grounds of the Council for Higher Education in Israel, Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities, and Van Leer Jerusalem Institute. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 31°46'13"N, 35°12'57"E

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קריית שמואל (qryyt smwl)Jerusalem Israel

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Albert Einstein Square – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museum for Islamic Art, Jerusalem Cinematheque, Montefiore Windmill, Monastery of the Cross.

~1020 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Museum for Islamic Art, Jerusalem
5 min walk • The Museum for Islamic Art in Jerusalem is a cultural gem nestled in the historic landscape of Israel's capital. Established in 1974, this museum is dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of Islamic art and artifacts, offering a window into the rich artistic...
0.6 miE
Cinema, Nightlife
Jerusalem Cinematheque, Jerusalem
16 min walk • Nestled at the heart of Jerusalem, not far from the Old City's ancient walls, lies the Jerusalem Cinematheque, a beacon of culture and film in Israel's capital. This prestigious cinema is more than just a place to catch the latest blockbuster; it's a hub for film...
0.5 miE
Historical place, Windmill
Montefiore Windmill, Jerusalem
13 min walk • The Montefiore Windmill stands as a striking landmark in the historical landscape of Jerusalem, Israel. This windmill, constructed of Jerusalem stone, was completed in 1857 to provide a reliable source of bread flour for the residents of the city.
0.5 miW
Centuries-old Eastern Orthodox monastery
Monastery of the Cross, Jerusalem
12 min walk • The Monastery of the Cross is an Eastern Orthodox monastery near the Nayot neighborhood of Jerusalem. It is located in the Valley of the Cross, below the Israel Museum and the Knesset.
0.6 miE
Museum, Archaeological museum, History museum
Menachem Begin Heritage Center, Jerusalem
15 min walk • The Menachem Begin Heritage Center is the official state memorial commemorating Menachem Begin, Israel’s sixth Prime Minister. The Center is located on the Hinnom Ridge, overlooking Mount Zion and walls of the Old City of Jerusalem.
0.5 miW
Park
Valley of the Cross, Jerusalem
14 min walk • The Valley of the Cross is a valley in western Jerusalem, named after the Monastery of the Cross which is located in the valley. The monastery was built in the 11th century, during the reign of King Bagrat IV by the Georgian monk Prochorus the Iberian.
0.4 miN
Religious complex with guided tours
Great Synagogue, Jerusalem
10 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.
0.5 miN
Park
Independence Park, Jerusalem
14 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.
~440 ftS
Theater, Concerts and shows
Jerusalem Theatre, Jerusalem
3 min walk • The Jerusalem Theatre is a centre for the performing arts in Jerusalem. The theatre opened in 1971. The complex consists of the Sherover Theatre, which seats 950, the Henry Crown Symphony Hall with 750 seats, the Rebecca Crown Auditorium, with 450 seats, and the Little Theatre with 110 seats.
0.4 miN
Museum, History museum
Heichal Shlomo, Jerusalem
10 min walk • Heichal Shlomo is the former seat of the Chief Rabbinate of Israel. It is located adjacent to the Great Synagogue on King George Street, Jerusalem, opposite the Leonardo Plaza Hotel.
~1360 ftNW
Cemetery
Jason's Tomb, Jerusalem
7 min walk • Jason's Tomb is a rock-cut tomb dating to the first century BCE in the Hasmonean period, discovered in the Rehavia neighborhood in Jerusalem, Israel.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Albert Einstein Square?

Nearby attractions include Beit HaNassi, Jerusalem (2 min walk), Jerusalem Theatre, Jerusalem (3 min walk), Gaza Street, Jerusalem (5 min walk), Museum for Islamic Art, Jerusalem (5 min walk).

How to get to Albert Einstein Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Albert Einstein Square:

Bus

The Cinematheque/Hevron Road • Lines: 231 (15 min walk)
Bethlehem Road/Lloyd George • Lines: 7 (17 min walk)