Cardo, Jerusalem

Name: Cardo
Address: Jewish Quarter, Jerusalem, Israel

#62 among attractions in Jerusalem

Archaeological site

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Facts and practical information

A cardo was a north–south street in Ancient Roman cities and military camps as an integral component of city planning. The cardo maximus, or most often the cardo, was the main or central north–south-oriented street. ()

Local name: קארדו Coordinates: 31°46'30"N, 35°13'51"E

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Jewish Quarterהרובע הארמני‎ (hrwb hrmny)Jerusalem Israel

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

Nearby attractions include: Menorah, Hurva Synagogue, Siebenberg House, St. James Cathedral.

~760 ftE
Temple
Menorah, Jerusalem
4 min walk • In the heart of Jerusalem, the Menorah stands as a testament to the rich religious history and cultural heritage of the city. This ancient seven-branched candelabrum, deeply rooted in Jewish tradition, is a symbol of the Temple that once graced the city's skyline.
~160 ftNE
Synagogue, Sacred and religious sites
Hurva Synagogue, Jerusalem
1 min walk • Nestled within the historic heart of Jerusalem's Old City, the Hurva Synagogue stands as a testament to the resilience and enduring spirit of the Jewish people. This storied synagogue, whose name translates to "The Ruin," has a history that is as layered as the city it...
~730 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum
Siebenberg House, Jerusalem
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Jerusalem's historic Jewish Quarter, the Siebenberg House stands as a fascinating museum that offers visitors a unique glimpse into the layers of history buried beneath this ancient city. This remarkable site is not just a home, but a testament...
~590 ftW
Ornate sanctuary from the 12th century
St. James Cathedral, Jerusalem
3 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...
~710 ftE
Museum
The Temple Institute, Jerusalem
4 min walk • Nestled within the heart of Jerusalem's Old City, The Temple Institute stands as a unique and thought-provoking museum dedicated to the history and future of the Holy Temple. This institution delves into the ancient traditions and rituals associated with the two...
~600 ftE
Museum, History museum, Archaeological museum
Burnt House, Jerusalem
3 min walk • The Burnt House Museum is a museum presenting an excavated house from the Second Temple period situated six metres below current street level in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem.
~690 ftE
Church
Church of Saint Mary of the Germans, Jerusalem
4 min walk • The Church of Saint Mary of the Germans was a Catholic church, built in Romanesque style, now in ruins, located in the Old City of Jerusalem on the northeast slope of Mount Zion. It was in 1126, after the First Crusade, when a German pilgrim and his wife, whose names are unknown, founded a hospice for pilgrims from the Holy Roman Empire.
~820 ftNW
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.
~310 ftSE
18th-century synagogue within a complex
Four Sephardic Synagogues, Jerusalem
2 min walk • The Four Sephardic Synagogues are located in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem. They form a complex of four adjoining synagogues.
~260 ftSE
Synagogue, Sacred and religious sites
Ramban Synagogue, Jerusalem
2 min walk • The Ramban Synagogue, is the second oldest active synagogue in the Old City of Jerusalem. It was founded by the scholar and rabbi Nachmanides in 1267, to serve the local Jewish community, which expanded because of the synagogue's presence.
~60 ftE
Mosque
Sidna Omar mosque, Jerusalem
1 min walk • The Sidna Omar mosque is a Mamluk-era mosque in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem. It stands adjacent to the Hurva synagogue. In 2019 the mosque was renovated and was expected to reopen.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Cardo?

Nearby attractions include Old Yishuv Court Museum, Jerusalem (1 min walk), Sidna Omar mosque, Jerusalem (1 min walk), Hurva Synagogue, Jerusalem (1 min walk), Ohr ha-Chaim Synagogue, Jerusalem (2 min walk).

How to get to Cardo by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cardo:

Bus

Hativat Yerushalayim/Yitshak Kariv • Lines: 231 (6 min walk)
Jaffa Gate (8 min walk)