Valley of Josaphat, Jerusalem

Name: Valley of Josaphat
Address: Jerusalem, Israel

#203 among attractions in Jerusalem

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The Valley of Josaphat is a Biblical place mentioned by name in the Book of Joel : "I will gather together all nations, and will bring them down into the valley of Josaphat: "Then I will enter into judgment with them there", on behalf of my people and for My inheritance Israel, whom they have scattered among the nations and they have divided up My land."; "Let the nations be roused; Let the nations be aroused And come up to the Valley of Jehoshaphat, for there I will sit to judge all the nations on every side". This location is also referred to as the Valley of Decision. ()

Local name: עמק יהושפט Coordinates: 31°46'49"N, 35°14'24"E

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אל המסור אנה (l hmswr nh)Jerusalem Israel

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Valley of Josaphat – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Temple Mount, Dome of the Rock, Church of All Nations, Tomb of the Virgin Mary.

~1550 ftSW
Hilltop compound of religious sites
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~1680 ftSW
Islamic shrine housing Foundation Stone
Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem
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~370 ftS
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Eclectic architecture
Church of All Nations, Jerusalem
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~170 ftNW
Revered tomb of the Virgin Mary
Tomb of the Virgin Mary, Jerusalem
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~1020 ftSE
Catholic sanctuary church built in 1955
Dominus Flevit Church, Jerusalem
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~1320 ftW
Archaeological site, Ruins, Church
Pool of Bethesda, Jerusalem
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~1020 ftSW
City gate
Golden Gate, Jerusalem
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~1150 ftS
1st-century CE tomb cut from the rock
Tomb of Absalom, Jerusalem
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~1310 ftS
Cemetery
Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery, Jerusalem
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~1630 ftE
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Chapel of the Ascension, Jerusalem
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~260 ftS
Russian-style church with golden cupolas
Church of Mary Magdalene, Jerusalem
2 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.

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Which popular attractions are close to Valley of Josaphat?

Nearby attractions include Tomb of the Virgin Mary, Jerusalem (1 min walk), Church of Mary Magdalene, Jerusalem (2 min walk), Church of All Nations, Jerusalem (2 min walk), Lions' Gate, Jerusalem (5 min walk).

How to get to Valley of Josaphat by public transport?

The nearest stations to Valley of Josaphat:

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To go to jordan (14 min walk)
HaNevi'im Terminal • Lines: 231 (18 min walk)