Abraham, Hebron

Name: Abraham
Address: Hebron, Israel

#9 among attractions in Hebron

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Abraham is the common patriarch of the Abrahamic religions, including Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In Judaism he is the founding father of the special relationship between the Jews and God; in Christianity, he is the spiritual progenitor of all believers, Jewish or gentile; and in Islam he is a link in the chain of prophets that begins with Adam and culminates in Muhammad. ()

Local name: אברהם Coordinates: 31°31'26"N, 35°6'28"E

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Abraham – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cave of the Patriarchs, Sheikh Ali al-Bakka Mosque, Tel Rumeida, Kiryat Arba.

~940 ftE
Sacred and religious sites, Historical place, Mosque
Cave of the Patriarchs, Hebron
5 min walk • The Cave of the Patriarchs, also known as the Ibrahimi Mosque, is a site of deep historical and religious significance located in the heart of the ancient city of Hebron, Israel. This ancient complex is revered in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions as the burial...
0.4 miNW
Mosque
Sheikh Ali al-Bakka Mosque, Hebron
11 min walk • Sheikh Ali al-Bakka Mosque or Shaykh Ali al-Baka Mosque is a 13th-century mosque in the northwestern section of the Old City of Hebron in the southern West Bank. It is situated in the Harat ash-Sheikh quarter, one of the Old City's quarters, which is named after the mosque.
~1850 ftW
Archaeological site
Tel Rumeida, Hebron
9 min walk • Tel Rumeida, also known as Jabla al-Rahama and referred to by Israeli settlers as Tel Hebron is an archaeological, agricultural and residential area in the West Bank city of Hebron.
0.7 miNE
Town, City hall
Kiryat Arba, Hebron
19 min walk • Kiryat Arba or Qiryat Arba' is an urban Israeli settlement on the outskirts of Hebron, in the southern West Bank. Founded in 1968, in 2019 it had a population of 7,326.
~60 ftW
Synagogue
Avraham Avinu Synagogue, Hebron
1 min walk • The Abraham Avinu Synagogue was built by Hakham Malkiel Ashkenazi in the Jewish Quarter of Hebron in 1540. The domed structure represented the physical center of the Jewish Quarter of Hebron.
0.8 miNW
Monastery
Abraham's Oak Holy Trinity Monastery, Hebron
20 min walk • The Metochion or Monastery of the Holy Trinity with the Church of the Holy Forefathers at Abraham's Oak in Hebron is a Russian Orthodox monastery in Hebron founded in the 20th century on the site of the ancient Oak of Mamre. The lands were acquired by Archimandrite Antonin for the Russian Church in the 19th century and later expanded.
~1320 ftW
Neighbourhood
Tomb of Jesse and Ruth, Hebron
7 min walk • The tomb of Jesse and Ruth is an ancient structure located within the ruin of Deir Al Arba'een in the Tel Rumeida section of Hebron. A small synagogue in the room adjacent to the tomb receives visitors throughout the year, especially on the Jewish holiday of Shavuot, in which the Book of Ruth is read.
0.9 miNW
Universities and schools
Palestine Polytechnic University, Hebron
23 min walk • Palestine Polytechnic University is a university located in Hebron, West Bank, Palestine. The school was founded in 1978 by the University Graduates Union, a non-profit organization in Hebron. Enrollment in 2007 exceeded 5000 students.
1 miNW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Hussein Bin Ali Stadium, Hebron
26 min walk • Hussein Bin Ali Stadium is an association football stadium in Hebron.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Abraham?

Nearby attractions include Avraham Avinu Synagogue, Hebron (1 min walk), Cave of the Patriarchs, Hebron (5 min walk), Tomb of Jesse and Ruth, Hebron (7 min walk), Tel Rumeida, Hebron (9 min walk).

How to get to Abraham by public transport?

The nearest stations to Abraham:

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Municipal Transportation Center (15 min walk)
Abd Alhye Shaheen Bus Station (21 min walk)