Silwan, Jerusalem

Name: Silwan
Address: Jerusalem, Israel

#89 among attractions in Jerusalem

Archaeological site

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Silwan or Siloam is a predominantly Palestinian neighborhood in East Jerusalem, on the outskirts of the Old City of Jerusalem. ()

Local name: סילואן Coordinates: 31°46'15"N, 35°14'3"E

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הר צִיּוֹן‎ (hr ziywon)Jerusalem Israel

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Silwan – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cenacle, Siebenberg House, Church of Saint Peter in Gallicantu, City of David.

~1610 ftW
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Cenacle, Jerusalem
8 min walk • The Cenacle, also known as the Upper Room, is a site of profound historical and religious significance located in the city of Jerusalem, Israel. This ancient structure is traditionally believed to be the site of the Last Supper, where Jesus shared a final meal with his...
~1460 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum
Siebenberg House, Jerusalem
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Jerusalem's historic Jewish Quarter, the Siebenberg House stands as a fascinating museum that offers visitors a unique glimpse into the layers of history buried beneath this ancient city. This remarkable site is not just a home, but a testament...
~650 ftW
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Architecture
Church of Saint Peter in Gallicantu, Jerusalem
4 min walk • The Church of Saint Peter in Gallicantu is a significant religious site perched on the eastern slope of Mount Zion in Jerusalem, Israel. This church stands as a testament to a pivotal moment in Christian history: the site is traditionally believed to be the location of...
~980 ftN
Archaeological site
City of David, Jerusalem
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Jerusalem, the City of David stands as a testament to the ancient origins of one of the world's most historically rich cities. This archaeological site is believed to be the original urban core of Jerusalem, dating back to the Bronze Age.
~1380 ftN
Historical place, Park
Large Stone Structure, Jerusalem
7 min walk • The Large Stone Structure is the name given to a set of remains interpreted by the excavator, Israeli archaeologist Eilat Mazar, as being part of a single large public building in the City of David, presumably the oldest settlement core of Jerusalem.
~190 ftE
Archaeological site
Pool of Siloam, Jerusalem
1 min walk • The term Pool of Siloam refers to a number of rock-cut pools on the southern slope of the Wadi Hilweh, considered by some archaeologists to be the original site of Jerusalem, located outside the walls of the Old City to the southeast.
~1010 ftS
Monastery
St. Onuphrius Monastery, Jerusalem
5 min walk • The St. Onuphrius Monastery is an Orthodox monastery for women located in the potter's field that the Jewish elders purchased with the thirty pieces of silver returned by Judas Iscariot that had been given for betraying Jesus.
~920 ftSW
Cemetery
Akeldama, Jerusalem
5 min walk • Akeldama is the Aramaic name for a place in Jerusalem associated with Judas Iscariot, one of the original twelve apostles of Jesus.
~1510 ftW
Museum, History museum
Chamber of the Holocaust, Jerusalem
8 min walk • Chamber of the Holocaust is a small Holocaust museum located on Mount Zion in Jerusalem, Israel. It was Israel's first Holocaust museum.
~1600 ftNW
18th-century synagogue within a complex
Four Sephardic Synagogues, Jerusalem
8 min walk • The Four Sephardic Synagogues are located in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem. They form a complex of four adjoining synagogues.
~1490 ftW
Archaeological site
Excavations, Jerusalem
8 min walk • A number of archaeological excavations at the Temple Mount—a celebrated and contentious religious site in the Old City of Jerusalem—have taken place over the last 150 years.

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Which popular attractions are close to Silwan?

Nearby attractions include Pool of Siloam, Jerusalem (1 min walk), Silwan, Jerusalem (4 min walk), Church of Saint Peter in Gallicantu, Jerusalem (4 min walk), Acra, Jerusalem (5 min walk).

How to get to Silwan by public transport?

The nearest stations to Silwan:

Bus

The Cinematheque/Hevron Road • Lines: 231 (14 min walk)
Hativat Yerushalayim/Yitshak Kariv • Lines: 231 (14 min walk)