Christian Quarter, Jerusalem

Name: Christian Quarter
Address: Jerusalem, Israel

#251 among attractions in Jerusalem

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The Christian Quarter is one of the four quarters of the walled Old City of Jerusalem, the other three being the Jewish Quarter, the Muslim Quarter and the Armenian Quarter. The Christian Quarter is situated in the northwestern corner of the Old City, extending from the New Gate in the north, along the western wall of the Old City as far as the Jaffa Gate, along the Jaffa Gate - Western Wall route in the south, bordering on the Jewish and Armenian Quarters, as far as the Damascus Gate in the east, where it borders on the Muslim Quarter. The Christian quarter contains about 40 Christian holy places. First among them is the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Christianity's holiest place. Most of its residents are Palestinian Christians, despite their dwindling numbers. ()

Local name: הרובע הנוצרי Coordinates: 31°46'43"N, 35°13'43"E

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הרובע הנוצרי (hrwb hnwzry)Jerusalem Israel

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Christian Quarter – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Calvary, Mamilla Mall, Tower of David.

~530 ftE
Circa-4th-century Christian chapel
Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem
3 min walk • The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a sacred site nestled in the heart of Jerusalem's Old City, is a revered symbol of Christianity and a destination for pilgrims worldwide. This ancient church, built upon the traditional site of Jesus Christ's crucifixion, burial,...
~400 ftE
Tomb
Calvary, Jerusalem
2 min walk • Calvary, also known as Golgotha, is a site of immense religious significance located within the bustling city of Jerusalem, Israel. It is revered by Christians around the world as the place where Jesus Christ was crucified and is often depicted in religious art as a...
~1590 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Mamilla Mall, Jerusalem
8 min walk • Nestled at the crossroads of ancient history and modern luxury, Mamilla Mall stands as a premier shopping center in the heart of Jerusalem, Israel. This open-air mall, which harmoniously blends contemporary architecture with the city's timeless landscape, offers a...
~970 ftS
Museum, Lookout, Children's museum
Tower of David, Jerusalem
5 min walk • Perched on the historic ramparts of Jerusalem's Old City, the Tower of David stands as a testament to the city's rich past. This ancient citadel, also known as the Jerusalem Citadel, harbors within its walls the Tower of David Museum, a cultural hub dedicated to the...
~500 ftSE
Mosque
Mosque of Omar, Jerusalem
3 min walk • The Mosque of Omar, located in the heart of Jerusalem, Israel, is a significant religious site steeped in history. This mosque is not to be confused with the Dome of the Rock; it is a modest structure situated in the Christian quarter of the Old City, near the Church...
~290 ftSE
31°46'42"N • 35°13'46"E
Immovable Ladder, Jerusalem
2 min walk • Church
~660 ftSE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Church of the Redeemer, Jerusalem
4 min walk • The Lutheran Church of the Redeemer is the second Protestant church in Jerusalem. It is a property of the Evangelical Jerusalem Foundation, one of the three foundations of the Evangelical Church in Germany in the Holy Land.
~850 ftSW
Historic gate in Jerusalem's city walls
Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem
5 min walk • Jaffa Gate is one of the seven main open Gates of the Old City of Jerusalem. The name Jaffa Gate is currently used for both the historical Ottoman gate from 1538, and for the wide gap in the city wall adjacent to it to the south.
~550 ftS
Church
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Annunciation, Jerusalem
3 min walk • The Cathedral of the Annunciation of the Virgin, also called Greek Catholic Melkite Cathedral of the Annunciation of the Virgin or simply Church of Our Lady of the Annunciation, is a Melkite Greek Catholic cathedral located in the Christian Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem. It is dedicated to the Annunciation.
~690 ftSE
Church
Church of Saint John the Baptist, Jerusalem
4 min walk • The Church of Saint John the Baptist in the Muristan area of the Christian Quarter of Jerusalem is a small Greek Orthodox church.
~390 ftW
Monastery
Monastery of Saint Saviour, Jerusalem
2 min walk • The Monastery of Saint Saviour is a Catholic Franciscan monastery located on 1 Saint Francis Street, east of the New Gate in the Old City of Jerusalem.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Christian Quarter?

Nearby attractions include Al-Khanqah al-Salahiyya Mosque, Jerusalem (1 min walk), Immovable Ladder, Jerusalem (2 min walk), Monastery of Saint Saviour, Jerusalem (2 min walk), Calvary, Jerusalem (2 min walk).

How to get to Christian Quarter by public transport?

The nearest stations to Christian Quarter:

Bus

Yaffo Gate/Yafo • Lines: 231 (5 min walk)
Jaffa Gate (5 min walk)