Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem

Name: Jaffa Gate
Address: Jerusalem, Israel
Telephone: +972 2627 1422

#77 among attractions in Jerusalem

Arch, Top attraction, Historical place, City gate

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Facts and practical information

Jaffa Gate is one of the seven main open Gates of the Old City of Jerusalem. ()

Local name: שער יפו Coordinates: 31°46'36"N, 35°13'39"E

Address

ממילא (mmyl)Jerusalem Israel

Contact

+972 2627 1422

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Day trips

Jaffa Gate – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Calvary, Tower of David, Mosque of Omar, St. James Cathedral.

~970 ftNE
Tomb
Calvary, Jerusalem
5 min walk • Calvary, also known as Golgotha, is a site of immense religious significance located within the bustling city of Jerusalem, Israel. It is revered by Christians around the world as the place where Jesus Christ was crucified and is often depicted in religious art as a...
~240 ftSE
Museum, Lookout, Children's museum
Tower of David, Jerusalem
2 min walk • Perched on the historic ramparts of Jerusalem's Old City, the Tower of David stands as a testament to the city's rich past. This ancient citadel, also known as the Jerusalem Citadel, harbors within its walls the Tower of David Museum, a cultural hub dedicated to the...
~860 ftNE
Mosque
Mosque of Omar, Jerusalem
5 min walk • The Mosque of Omar, located in the heart of Jerusalem, Israel, is a significant religious site steeped in history. This mosque is not to be confused with the Dome of the Rock; it is a modest structure situated in the Christian quarter of the Old City, near the Church...
~910 ftSE
Ornate sanctuary from the 12th century
St. James Cathedral, Jerusalem
5 min walk • St. James Cathedral, nestled within the ancient walls of Jerusalem's Armenian Quarter, stands as a testament to the city's rich religious heritage. This historic church, an architectural gem, is dedicated to two Christian saints named James: James the Greater, one of...
~830 ftNE
31°46'42"N • 35°13'46"E
Immovable Ladder, Jerusalem
5 min walk • Church
~310 ftNE
Church
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Annunciation, Jerusalem
2 min walk • The Cathedral of the Annunciation of the Virgin, also called Greek Catholic Melkite Cathedral of the Annunciation of the Virgin or simply Church of Our Lady of the Annunciation, is a Melkite Greek Catholic cathedral located in the Christian Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem. It is dedicated to the Annunciation.
~570 ftSW
Park
Teddy Park, Jerusalem
3 min walk • Teddy Park, also known as Teddy Kollek Park, is a public park situated opposite Jerusalem's Old City and David's Citadel, and integrated with the Hutzot HaYotzer Artists complex in the Mitchell Parks & Gardens.
~700 ftE
Church
Church of Saint John the Baptist, Jerusalem
4 min walk • The Church of Saint John the Baptist in the Muristan area of the Christian Quarter of Jerusalem is a small Greek Orthodox church.
~880 ftN
Monastery
Monastery of Saint Saviour, Jerusalem
5 min walk • The Monastery of Saint Saviour is a Catholic Franciscan monastery located on 1 Saint Francis Street, east of the New Gate in the Old City of Jerusalem.
~1050 ftNW
Church
St. Vincent de Paul Chapel, Jerusalem
6 min walk • The St. Vincent de Paul Chapel is a Catholic chapel that serves the Hospice of St. Vincent de Paul in Jerusalem. It is dedicated to the founder of the Daughters of Charity who also run a hospital and an adjoining nursery. This is one of the largest Catholic churches in the city. The sisters are present in the Holy Land since 1884.
~70 ftSE
Church
Christ Church, Jerusalem
1 min walk • Christ Church, Jerusalem, is an Anglican church located inside the Old City of Jerusalem. It was the original seat of the Anglican Bishop in Jerusalem until the opening of St.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Jaffa Gate?

Nearby attractions include Christ Church, Jerusalem (1 min walk), Tower of David, Jerusalem (2 min walk), Tower of David, Jerusalem (2 min walk), Cathedral of Our Lady of the Annunciation, Jerusalem (2 min walk).

How to get to Jaffa Gate by public transport?

The nearest stations to Jaffa Gate:

Bus

Jaffa Gate (2 min walk)
Yaffo Gate/Yafo • Lines: 231 (3 min walk)