BYU Jerusalem Center, Jerusalem

Name: BYU Jerusalem Center
Address: Hadassah Lampel #1, Jerusalem, Israel
Telephone: +972 2-626-5666

#320 among attractions in Jerusalem

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The Brigham Young University Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies, situated on Mount of Olives in East Jerusalem, is a satellite campus of Brigham Young University, the largest religious university in the United States. Owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the center provides a curriculum that focuses on Old and New Testament, ancient and modern Near Eastern studies, and language. Classroom study is built around field trips that cover the Holy Land, and the program is open to qualifying full-time undergraduate students at either BYU, BYU-Idaho, or BYU-Hawaii. ()

Established: 1989 (35 years ago)Coordinates: 31°47'13"N, 35°14'41"E

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Hadassah Lampel #1בית אורות (byt wrwt)Jerusalem Israel

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+972 2-626-5666

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Nearby attractions include: Church of All Nations, Mount of Olives, Tomb of the Virgin Mary, Dominus Flevit Church.

0.6 miSW
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Eclectic architecture
Church of All Nations, Jerusalem
16 min walk • Nestled at the foot of the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem, the Church of All Nations stands as a testament to the city's rich religious history. Also known as the Basilica of the Agony, this church is a significant site for Christian pilgrims from around the world.
0.6 miS
Jerusalem's most iconic view
Mount of Olives, Jerusalem
16 min walk • The Mount of Olives is a ridge located east of Jerusalem's Old City, revered across several religions and known for its ancient cemetery. With a history that spans over 3,000 years, the Mount of Olives has been used as a burial ground for Jewish people since biblical...
0.5 miSW
Revered tomb of the Virgin Mary
Tomb of the Virgin Mary, Jerusalem
14 min walk • Nestled at the foot of the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem, the Tomb of the Virgin Mary is a site of deep historical and religious significance. This revered location, often simply referred to as the Church of the Sepulchre of Saint Mary, is believed by many Christian...
0.6 miS
Catholic sanctuary church built in 1955
Dominus Flevit Church, Jerusalem
17 min walk • Nestled on the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem, the Dominus Flevit Church stands as a significant site of Christian pilgrimage, commemorating the biblical event where Jesus wept over the future destruction of Jerusalem. This modern sanctuary, shaped like a teardrop...
0.6 miSW
Archaeological site, Ruins, Church
Pool of Bethesda, Jerusalem
17 min walk • Nestled within the storied city of Jerusalem, the Pool of Bethesda stands as a testament to millennia of history, both sacred and secular. This archaeological site, once a place of healing and miracle according to Christian tradition, has attracted pilgrims...
0.6 miS
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Church of the Pater Noster, Jerusalem
16 min walk • Perched on the Mount of Olives in the holy city of Jerusalem, the Church of the Pater Noster stands as a serene testament to the Christian faith. This sacred site is revered as the place where Jesus taught his disciples the Lord's Prayer, known as "Pater Noster" in...
0.5 miW
Trove of Israeli antiques and artifacts
Rockefeller Archeological Museum, Jerusalem
15 min walk • The Rockefeller Archaeological Museum, situated in the culturally rich city of Jerusalem, Israel, is a treasure trove that houses a vast collection of antiquities unearthed in the lands of Palestine. This historical institution, named after the American philanthropist...
0.7 miSW
City gate
Golden Gate, Jerusalem
19 min walk • The Golden Gate, known in Hebrew as Sha'ar Harachamim (Gate of Mercy), is a storied city gate that stands as a testament to the ancient and religious history of Jerusalem, Israel. This eastern gate, situated in the historic walls surrounding the Old City, is the oldest...
0.6 miS
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Chapel of the Ascension, Jerusalem
15 min walk • The Chapel of the Ascension is a chapel and shrine located on the Mount of Olives, in the At-Tur district of Jerusalem.
0.6 miSW
Russian-style church with golden cupolas
Church of Mary Magdalene, Jerusalem
15 min walk • The Church of Mary Magdalene is an Orthodox Christian church located on the Mount of Olives, directly across the Kidron Valley from the Temple Mount and near the Garden of Gethsemane in Jerusalem.
~1410 ftE
Church, Romanesque revival architecture
Augusta Victoria Hospital, Jerusalem
7 min walk • Augusta Victoria Compound is a church-hospital complex on the northern side of Mount of Olives in East Jerusalem and one of six hospitals in the East Jerusalem Hospitals Network.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to BYU Jerusalem Center?

Nearby attractions include Beit Orot, Jerusalem (4 min walk), Temple Mount Sifting Project, Jerusalem (5 min walk), Emek Tzurim National Park, Jerusalem (5 min walk), Augusta Victoria Hospital, Jerusalem (7 min walk).

How to get to BYU Jerusalem Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to BYU Jerusalem Center:

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To go to jordan (22 min walk)
Green Palestinian Bus Station (24 min walk)