Mausoleum of Abu Huraira, Yavne

Name: Mausoleum of Abu Huraira
Address: Yavne, Israel

#1 among attractions in Yavne

Top attraction, Synagogue

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The mausoleum of Abu Hurayra, or Rabban Gamaliel's Tomb, is a maqām and synagogue located in HaSanhedrin Park in Yavne, Israel, formerly belonging to the depopulated Palestinian village of Yibna. It has been described as "one of the finest domed mausoleums in Palestine." ()

Coordinates: 31°52'3"N, 34°44'36"E

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Mausoleum of Abu Huraira – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Yavne-Yam, Ness Ziona, Kiryat Ekron, Weizmann Institute of Science.

4.8 miNW
Archaeological site
Yavne-Yam
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Area
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Town, Area
Kiryat Ekron, Rehovot
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Universities and schools
Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot
129 min walk • The Weizmann Institute of Science is a public research university in Rehovot, Israel, established in 1934, 14 years before the State of Israel.
~1350 ftSE
Bridge
Yibna Bridge, Yavne
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4.2 miNW
Archaeological site
Mesad Hashavyahu
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Town
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Village, Event space
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31°51'10"N • 34°50'19"E
The old well, Mazkeret Batya
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Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
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6.8 miSW
Sport, Sport venue
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