Abbey of the Dormition, Jerusalem

Name: Abbey of the Dormition
Address: Mount Zion, Jerusalem, Israel
Telephone: +972 2-565-5330

#52 among attractions in Jerusalem

Top attraction, Church, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites

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Facts and practical information

Abbey of the Dormition is a Catholic abbey belonging to the Benedictine Order in Jerusalem, on Mount Zion just outside the walls of the Old City near the Zion Gate. The Abbey is said to mark the spot where Mary, mother of Jesus, died. ()

Local name: כנסיית הדורמיציון Established: V centuryCoordinates: 31°46'19"N, 35°13'44"E

Address

Mount Zionהר צִיּוֹן‎ (hr ziywon)Jerusalem Israel

Contact

+972 2-565-5330

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Day trips

Abbey of the Dormition – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mount Zion Cemetery, Cenacle, Church of Saint Peter in Gallicantu, Jerusalem Cinematheque.

~160 ftSW
Cemetery
Mount Zion Cemetery, Jerusalem
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~130 ftE
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
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~1130 ftSE
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Architecture
Church of Saint Peter in Gallicantu, Jerusalem
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~1180 ftSW
Cinema, Nightlife
Jerusalem Cinematheque, Jerusalem
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~920 ftN
Ornate sanctuary from the 12th century
St. James Cathedral, Jerusalem
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~1260 ftNE
Archaeological site
Cardo, Jerusalem
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~1050 ftS
Park
Valley of Hinnom, Jerusalem
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~290 ftSE
Museum, History museum
Chamber of the Holocaust, Jerusalem
2 min walk • Chamber of the Holocaust is a small Holocaust museum located on Mount Zion in Jerusalem, Israel. It was Israel's first Holocaust museum.
~1260 ftNE
18th-century synagogue within a complex
Four Sephardic Synagogues, Jerusalem
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~800 ftS
Archaeological site
Excavations, Jerusalem
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~810 ftW
Archaeological site, Concert hall
Sultan's Pool, Jerusalem
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Abbey of the Dormition?

Nearby attractions include Cenacle, Jerusalem (1 min walk), David's Tomb, Jerusalem (1 min walk), Mount Zion Cemetery, Jerusalem (1 min walk), Chamber of the Holocaust, Jerusalem (2 min walk).

How to get to Abbey of the Dormition by public transport?

The nearest stations to Abbey of the Dormition:

Bus

The Cinematheque/Hevron Road • Lines: 231 (6 min walk)
Hativat Yerushalayim/Yitshak Kariv • Lines: 231 (7 min walk)