Mea Shearim, Jerusalem

Name: Mea Shearim
Address: Jerusalem, Israel

#305 among attractions in Jerusalem

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Mea Shearim is one of the oldest Jewish neighborhoods in Jerusalem. It is populated by Haredi Jews, and was built by members of the Old Yishuv. The oldest Sephardic Haredi dynasty, Levi Kahana of Spain, has a religious cultural center in the neighborhood. ()

Local name: מאה שערים Coordinates: 31°47'12"N, 35°13'15"E

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מאה שערים‎ (mh srym)Jerusalem Israel

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Mea Shearim – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ben Yehuda Street, Mahane Yehuda Market, Clal Center, Russian Compound.

0.4 miSW
Street, Shopping district, Shopping
Ben Yehuda Street, Jerusalem
10 min walk • Ben Yehuda Street, nestled in the heart of Jerusalem, Israel, is a vibrant shopping district that pulses with the city's unique blend of ancient tradition and contemporary culture. Known locally as the "Midrachov," this pedestrian mall is a lively hub where locals...
0.5 miW
Busy bazaar with lots of merchants
Mahane Yehuda Market, Jerusalem
13 min walk • The Mahane Yehuda Market, affectionately known as "The Shuk," is a vibrant tapestry of colors, scents, and sounds that embodies the cultural and culinary heart of Jerusalem, Israel. Established in the late 19th century, this sprawling marketplace is not just a place...
0.4 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Clal Center, Jerusalem
11 min walk • The Clal Center, a multi-faceted shopping complex, stands as a testament to the diverse and vibrant nature of Jerusalem, Israel. Strategically located at the crossroads of the city's various cultural quarters, this shopping center is an integral part of Jerusalem's...
~1500 ftS
Museum
Russian Compound, Jerusalem
8 min walk • The Russian Compound is one of the most intriguing historical sites in Jerusalem, Israel, offering a unique glimpse into the city's diverse cultural and political history. Nestled in the heart of Jerusalem, this complex has been a focal point of the city's landscape...
~1900 ftE
Museum, Art museum
Museum on the Seam, Jerusalem
10 min walk • Museum on the Seam is a socio-political contemporary art museum in Jerusalem, Israel.
~1750 ftS
Square
Zion Square, Jerusalem
9 min walk • Zion Square is a public square in Jerusalem, located at the intersection of Jaffa Road, Ben Yehuda Street, Herbert Samuel Street, and Yoel Moshe Salomon Street. The square is one of the vertices of the Downtown Triangle commercial district.
~1180 ftS
Exhibits in an artist's former home
Ticho House, Jerusalem
6 min walk • Ticho House is a historical home in Jerusalem, Israel, now functioning as a museum, administered as part of the national Israel Museum, which includes a restaurant and cultural center.
~1900 ftW
Memorial
Davidka Square, Jerusalem
10 min walk • Davidka Square is a public square at the intersection of Jaffa Road, Street of the Prophets, and Kiach Street in West Jerusalem. Its official name is Kikar Haherut.
~1920 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Architecture
Museum of Underground Prisoners, Jerusalem
10 min walk • Museum of Underground Prisoners is a museum in Jerusalem, commemorating the activity of the Jewish underground—Haganah, Irgun and Lehi—during the period leading up the establishment of the State of Israel.
~590 ftS
Church
Kidane Mehret Church, Jerusalem
3 min walk • The Kidane Mehret Church in Jerusalem, popularly known simlly as the Ethiopian Church, is part of the Debre Genet monastery, whose name means "Monastery of Paradise". The monastery and its church belong to the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church.
~1770 ftS
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West Jerusalem, Jerusalem
9 min walk • West Jerusalem or Western Jerusalem refers to the sectors of Jerusalem that remained under Israeli control after the 1948 Arab–Israeli War, whose ceasefire lines delimited the boundary with the rest of the city, which was then under Jordanian control.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Mea Shearim?

Nearby attractions include Batei Warsaw, Jerusalem (3 min walk), Kidane Mehret Church, Jerusalem (3 min walk), Ethiopian Church, Jerusalem (4 min walk), Straus Street, Jerusalem (4 min walk).

How to get to Mea Shearim by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mea Shearim:

Bus

Damascus gate bus station (13 min walk)
Green Palestinian Bus Station (14 min walk)

Train

Jerusalem - Yitzhak Navon (28 min walk)