National Library of Israel, Jerusalem

Name: National Library of Israel
Address: Jerusalem, Israel

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The National Library of Israel, formerly Jewish National and University Library, is the library dedicated to collecting the cultural treasures of Israel and of Jewish heritage. The library holds more than 5 million books, and is located on the Givat Ram campus of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. ()

Local name: הספרייה הלאומית Established: 1892 (132 years ago)Coordinates: 31°46'33"N, 35°12'0"E

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גִּבְעַת רָם‎ (gibeat ram)Jerusalem Israel

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National Library of Israel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Israel Museum, Shrine of the Book, Knesset Menorah, Bible Lands Museum.

~1630 ftSE
National art and archaeology museum
Israel Museum, Jerusalem
8 min walk • The Israel Museum, nestled in the heart of Jerusalem, stands as a beacon of culture and history in a city revered by many. This comprehensive museum, founded in 1965, is the largest cultural institution in Israel and is ranked among the world's leading art...
~1280 ftSE
Museum, Archaeological museum, Specialty museum
Shrine of the Book, Jerusalem
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Jerusalem, the Shrine of the Book stands as a modern architectural marvel, dedicated to preserving some of the most significant documents of ancient Judaism: the Dead Sea Scrolls. This iconic museum, part of the Israel Museum complex, is...
~1770 ftNE
Memorial
Knesset Menorah, Jerusalem
9 min walk • The Knesset Menorah, standing proudly outside the Knesset, Israel's parliament, in Jerusalem, is not only a memorial but also a symbol of the Jewish people's history and sovereignty. This bronze sculpture, created by the British-Jewish sculptor Benno Elkan, was...
~840 ftE
Modern showcase of biblical history
Bible Lands Museum, Jerusalem
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Jerusalem, the Bible Lands Museum stands as a beacon of ancient history and cultural heritage. This unique museum offers an extensive collection dedicated to the civilizations and peoples mentioned in the Bible, including the Egyptians...
0.5 miS
Hiking trail, Garden, Park
Jerusalem Botanical Gardens, Jerusalem
14 min walk • The Jerusalem Botanical Gardens, originally planned as successor to the National Botanic Garden of Israel on Mount Scopus which, nevertheless, still exists as a separate entity, is located in the neighborhood of Nayot in Jerusalem, on the southeastern edge of the Givat Ram campus of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
0.6 miSE
Centuries-old Eastern Orthodox monastery
Monastery of the Cross, Jerusalem
15 min walk • The Monastery of the Cross is an Eastern Orthodox monastery near the Nayot neighborhood of Jerusalem. It is located in the Valley of the Cross, below the Israel Museum and the Knesset.
0.5 miSE
Park
Valley of the Cross, Jerusalem
13 min walk • The Valley of the Cross is a valley in western Jerusalem, named after the Monastery of the Cross which is located in the valley. The monastery was built in the 11th century, during the reign of King Bagrat IV by the Georgian monk Prochorus the Iberian.
0.7 miN
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Theater
International Convention Center, Jerusalem
19 min walk • The International Convention Center, commonly known as Binyenei HaUma, is a concert hall and convention center in Giv'at Ram in Jerusalem. It is the largest convention center in the Middle East.
~1760 ftNE
Park, Garden
Wohl Rose Park, Jerusalem
9 min walk • Wohl Rose Park is a public garden in Givat Ram, Jerusalem, located opposite the Knesset and government precinct, at the foot of the Israeli Supreme Court. The park was established in 1981. Over 400 varieties of roses are grown there, many of them gifts from countries around the world. The Wohl Rose Park covers 19 acres.
~1870 ftSE
Museum
Information Center for Israeli Art, Jerusalem
10 min walk • The Information Center for Israeli Art is the largest collection of primary resources documenting the history of the Israeli art in Israel. Over 12,000 artists files are housed in the Center in the Israel Museum, Jerusalem.
0.7 miN
Botanical garden
National Botanic Garden of Israel, Jerusalem
18 min walk • National Botanic Garden of Israel Hebrew: הגן הבוטני לצמחי ארץ ישראל ע"ש מונטג'יו למפורט, not to be confused with Jerusalem Botanical Gardens, which was originally planned as its successor, is a botanical garden located on the Mount Scopus campus of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. It herbarium and Institution Code is HUJ.

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Which popular attractions are close to National Library of Israel?

Nearby attractions include Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem (1 min walk), Schottenstein campus, Jerusalem (4 min walk), Bible Lands Museum, Jerusalem (5 min walk), Bloomfield Science Museum, Jerusalem (5 min walk).

How to get to National Library of Israel by public transport?

The nearest stations to National Library of Israel:

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Jerusalem - Yitzhak Navon (23 min walk)

Bus

Jerusalem Central Bus Station (24 min walk)