Tomb of Zechariah, Jerusalem

Name: Tomb of Zechariah
Address: Jerusalem, Israel

#87 among attractions in Jerusalem

Tomb, Historical place, Monuments and statues

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The Tomb of Zechariah is an ancient stone monument adjacent to the Tomb of Benei Hezir that is considered in Jewish tradition to be the tomb of Zechariah ben Jehoiada. It is a few meters from the Tomb of Absalom and adjacent to the Tomb of Benei Hezir. ()

Local name: קבר זכריה Coordinates: 31°46'36"N, 35°14'20"E

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כפר השילוח‎ (kpr hsylwh)Jerusalem Israel

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Tomb of Zechariah – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Temple Mount, Dome of the Rock, Al-Aqsa Mosque, Church of All Nations.

~1120 ftNW
Hilltop compound of religious sites
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~1070 ftW
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~1020 ftN
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~1030 ftNE
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~260 ftN
1st-century CE tomb cut from the rock
Tomb of Absalom, Jerusalem
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~590 ftE
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~1140 ftN
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Historical place, Park
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~1200 ftNW
Temple
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Which popular attractions are close to Tomb of Zechariah?

Nearby attractions include Tomb of Benei Hezir, Jerusalem (1 min walk), Tomb of Absalom, Jerusalem (2 min walk), Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery, Jerusalem (3 min walk), Solomon's Stables, Jerusalem (4 min walk).

How to get to Tomb of Zechariah by public transport?

The nearest stations to Tomb of Zechariah:

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To go to jordan (17 min walk)
HaNevi'im Terminal • Lines: 231 (18 min walk)