Bab a-Zahara, Jerusalem

Name: Bab a-Zahara
Address: Jerusalem, Israel

#315 among attractions in Jerusalem

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Bab a-Zahara Arabic: باب الساهرة is an Arab neighborhood in East Jerusalem, north of the Old City. It is bordered by the American Colony to the north, Wadi al-Joz to the east, Herod's Gate and Damascus Gate on its south, and Mas'udiyyah and Mea Shearim to the west. Herod's Gate, which is called Bab az-Zahra in Arabic, lent its name to this neighborhood. ()

Local name: באב א-זהרה Coordinates: 31°47'8"N, 35°13'51"E

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מרכז העיר מזרח (mrkz hyr mzrh)Jerusalem Israel

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Bab a-Zahara – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mamilla Mall, Zedekiah's Cave, Damascus Gate, Pool of Bethesda.

0.7 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Mamilla Mall, Jerusalem
18 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...
~1200 ftS
Ancient subterranean quarry with tours
Zedekiah's Cave, Jerusalem
6 min walk • Zedekiah's Cave, also known as Solomon's Quarries, is a historic subterranean site nestled beneath the northern wall of Jerusalem's Old City. This ancient cave extends over 5 acres and reaches a length of approximately 230 meters, making it an archaeological...
~1430 ftS
Entrance to the Old City of Jerusalem
Damascus Gate, Jerusalem
7 min walk • Standing as a historic landmark at the heart of one of the world's oldest cities, the Damascus Gate is a monumental gateway leading into the Old City of Jerusalem, Israel. This imposing stone edifice, an essential sight for both its architectural grandeur...
0.4 miSE
Archaeological site, Ruins, Church
Pool of Bethesda, Jerusalem
11 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...
~1640 ftE
Trove of Israeli antiques and artifacts
Rockefeller Archeological Museum, Jerusalem
8 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...
~600 ftS
Pilgrimage site with tomb and gardens
Garden Tomb, Jerusalem
3 min walk • Nestled within the bustling city of Jerusalem, the Garden Tomb stands as a serene and evocative site revered by many as a potential location of the burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Unlike the traditionally acknowledged Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Garden...
0.4 miS
Church, Historic walking areas, Romanesque revival architecture
Church of Our Lady of the Spasm, Jerusalem
11 min walk • The Church of Our Lady of Sorrows, or the Church of Sorrows of Mary also called the Armenian Chapel of Our Lady of the Spasm, is an Armenian Catholic church building in the Old City of Jerusalem erected in 1881.
0.4 miS
Church, Hostel, Cafe
Church of the Holy Family, Jerusalem
11 min walk • The Church of the Holy Family also known as the Chapel of the Holy Family, is a Catholic church building located in the Austrian Hospice in the Old City of Jerusalem.
0.4 miSE
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Natural history museum
Church of Ecce Homo, Jerusalem
11 min walk • The Convent of the Sisters of Zion is a Roman Catholic convent of the Congregation of Notre-Dame de Sion, located near the eastern end of the Via Dolorosa in the Old City of Jerusalem. The convent was built in 1857 by Marie-Alphonse Ratisbonne.
~810 ftW
Church
Church of Saint Thomas, Jerusalem
4 min walk • The Church of Saint Thomas is a Syriac Catholic church building located in the city of Jerusalem in the Holy Land. It serves as the cathedral and headquarters of the Syriac Catholic Patriarchal Exarchate of Jerusalem. The exarchate moved several times and is now at the House of Abraham at Ras al-Amud in East Jerusalem.
~1220 ftW
Museum, Art museum
Museum on the Seam, Jerusalem
6 min walk • Museum on the Seam is a socio-political contemporary art museum in Jerusalem, Israel.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bab a-Zahara?

Nearby attractions include St. Stephen's Basilica, Jerusalem (3 min walk), Nablus Road, Jerusalem (3 min walk), Garden Tomb, Jerusalem (3 min walk), Armenian Ceramic Tile and Murals of Jerusalem - Balian, Jerusalem (4 min walk).

How to get to Bab a-Zahara by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bab a-Zahara:

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Damascus gate bus station (5 min walk)
Green Palestinian Bus Station (5 min walk)