Mount Herzl, Jerusalem

Name: Mount Herzl
Address: Jerusalem, Israel

#43 among attractions in Jerusalem

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Mount Herzl, also known as Har Herzl, is a national cemetery and memorial site that stands as a testament to the history and heroes of Israel. Located in the western part of Jerusalem, this site is named after Theodor Herzl, the founder of modern political Zionism, whose vision for a Jewish state led to the establishment of Israel.

The cemetery serves as the final resting place for Israeli leaders, presidents, prime ministers, and other significant figures who have shaped the nation's destiny. It is also the burial site for Jewish soldiers who have fallen in the line of duty, their graves a somber reminder of the sacrifices made for the country's independence and security.

Mount Herzl is not merely a cemetery but a place of national remembrance. It hosts the annual state ceremonies for Yom Hazikaron, Israel's Memorial Day for fallen soldiers, and victims of terrorism, as well as celebrations for Yom Ha'atzmaut, Israel's Independence Day. The site encompasses several monuments and memorials, including the Garden of the Missing Soldiers, the National Civilian Cemetery for those who have died in acts of terror, and the Herzl Museum, which offers insights into Herzl's life and the Zionist movement.

Visitors to Mount Herzl can walk through the well-manicured paths that lead to the graves of notable figures such as Yitzhak Rabin, Golda Meir, and Shimon Peres. The Herzl Museum provides an interactive experience, with exhibits that narrate the story of Herzl and the birth of the Jewish state.

Local name: הר הרצל Elevation: 2736 ftCoordinates: 31°46'27"N, 35°10'51"E

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Nearby attractions include: Yad Vashem, Monument to the children in Yad Vashem, Tabernacle, Jerusalem Botanical Gardens.

~1640 ftW
Holocaust memorial and education center
Yad Vashem, Jerusalem
8 min walk • Yad Vashem, located in the western region of Jerusalem, Israel, is a poignant testament to the Holocaust, serving as the world's primary memorial to the six million Jews who perished during World War II. Established in 1953, this museum complex is dedicated...
~1440 ftW
Memorial
Monument to the children in Yad Vashem, Jerusalem
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Jerusalem, Israel, the Monument to the Children at Yad Vashem stands as a poignant tribute to the innocent lives lost during the Holocaust. This solemn memorial is dedicated to the approximately 1.5 million Jewish children who perished at the...
~1810 ftS
Temple
Tabernacle, Jerusalem
9 min walk • According to the Hebrew Bible, the tabernacle, also known as the Tent of the Congregation, was the portable earthly dwelling place of Yahweh used by the Israelites from the Exodus until the conquest of Canaan.
1.2 miE
Hiking trail, Garden, Park
Jerusalem Botanical Gardens, Jerusalem
32 min walk • The Jerusalem Botanical Gardens, originally planned as successor to the National Botanic Garden of Israel on Mount Scopus which, nevertheless, still exists as a separate entity, is located in the neighborhood of Nayot in Jerusalem, on the southeastern edge of the Givat Ram campus of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
~0 ftN
Museum, History museum
Herzl Museum, Jerusalem
1 min walk • The Herzl Museum is a museum in Jerusalem, which deals with activities and vision of Theodor Herzl. The museum is located at the main entrance plaza to Mount Herzl.
1.1 miSW
Church
Church of Saint John the Baptist, Jerusalem
29 min walk • The Church of Saint John the Baptist is a Catholic church in Ein Kerem, Jerusalem, that belongs to the Franciscan order. It was built at the site where Saint John the Baptist was believed to have been born.
0.9 miW
Natural attraction, Nature, View point
Jerusalem Forest, Jerusalem
23 min walk • The Jerusalem Forest is a municipal pine forest located in the Judean Mountains on the outskirts of Jerusalem. It is surrounded by the neighborhoods of Beit HaKerem, Yefe Nof, Ein Kerem, Har Nof and Givat Shaul, and a moshav, Beit Zeit.
~490 ftSE
Memorial
National Memorial Hall For Israel's Fallen, Jerusalem
3 min walk • The National Memorial Hall for Israel's Fallen is a national memorial for all soldiers who gave their lives establishing and defending the State of Israel. The memorial was commissioned by the Israeli Ministry of Defense to provide a central place of pilgrimage for all bereaved families to commemorate their lost loved ones.
1 miE
Synagogue
Rabbi Dr. I. Goldstein Synagogue, Jerusalem
26 min walk • The Rabbi Dr. I. Goldstein Synagogue is a synagogue on the Edmond J. Safra Givat Ram campus of the Hebrew University in Israel named in honor of Rabbi Israel Goldstein, an American-born Israeli rabbi, author, and Zionist leader.
~1080 ftS
Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Homage to Jerusalem, Jerusalem
6 min walk • Homage to Jerusalem is a 1977 sculpture by Alexander Calder in Holland Square, near Mount Herzl in Jerusalem. It is at the corner of Kiryat Yovel Street and Ein Karem at a view point overlooking the Jerusalem Forest.
~890 ftW
Cemetery
Victims of Acts of Terror Memorial, Jerusalem
5 min walk • The Victims of Acts of Terror Memorial in Israel is a monument to civilian Jewish and non-Jewish victims of terrorism in modern Israel and the pre-state Land of Israel, from 1851 to the present.

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Which popular attractions are close to Mount Herzl?

Nearby attractions include Herzl Museum, Jerusalem (1 min walk), National Memorial Hall For Israel's Fallen, Jerusalem (3 min walk), Garden of the Missing in Action, Jerusalem (4 min walk), Victims of Acts of Terror Memorial, Jerusalem (5 min walk).