David's Tomb, Jerusalem

Name: David's Tomb
Address: Mount Zion, Jerusalem, Israel
Telephone: +972 2-581-1911

#174 among attractions in Jerusalem

Cemetery, Synagogue, Historical place, Tomb

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David's Tomb is a site believed by some to be the burial place of biblical king David of Israel, according to a Late Medieval tradition beginning in the 9th CE, some two millennia after the time of David. Historians, archaeologists and Jewish religious authorities do not consider the site to be the actual resting place of King David. It occupies the ground floor of the Cenacle, the "Upper Room" traditionally identified as the place of Jesus' Last Supper and the original meeting place of the early Christian community. ()

Local name: קבר דוד המלך Coordinates: 31°46'18"N, 35°13'45"E

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Mount Zionהר צִיּוֹן‎ (hr ziywon)Jerusalem Israel

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+972 2-581-1911

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David's Tomb – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~160 ftW
Cemetery
Mount Zion Cemetery, Jerusalem
1 min walk • Mount Zion Cemetery, nestled in the ancient city of Jerusalem, Israel, is a historic site that has been the final resting place for many of the city's denizens over the centuries. This cemetery is not just a burial ground; it is a reflection of Jerusalem's diverse...
~80 ftNE
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Cenacle, Jerusalem
1 min walk • The Cenacle, also known as the Upper Room, is a site of profound historical and religious significance located in the city of Jerusalem, Israel. This ancient structure is traditionally believed to be the site of the Last Supper, where Jesus shared a final meal with his...
~1000 ftE
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Architecture
Church of Saint Peter in Gallicantu, Jerusalem
5 min walk • The Church of Saint Peter in Gallicantu is a significant religious site perched on the eastern slope of Mount Zion in Jerusalem, Israel. This church stands as a testament to a pivotal moment in Christian history: the site is traditionally believed to be the location of...
~1190 ftSW
Cinema, Nightlife
Jerusalem Cinematheque, Jerusalem
6 min walk • Nestled at the heart of Jerusalem, not far from the Old City's ancient walls, lies the Jerusalem Cinematheque, a beacon of culture and film in Israel's capital. This prestigious cinema is more than just a place to catch the latest blockbuster; it's a hub for film...
~1020 ftN
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...
~140 ftNW
Catholic basilica and abbey founded 1898
Abbey of the Dormition, Jerusalem
1 min walk • 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.
~1310 ftNE
Archaeological site
Cardo, Jerusalem
7 min walk • 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.
~970 ftS
Park
Valley of Hinnom, Jerusalem
5 min walk • The Valley of Hinnom is a historic valley surrounding Ancient Jerusalem from the west and southwest. The valley is also known by the name Gehinnom an alternative Biblical Hebrew form which survived into Aramaic and has received various fundamental theological connotations, and by the Greek and Syriac transliteration Gehenna.
~140 ftSE
Museum, History museum
Chamber of the Holocaust, Jerusalem
1 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.
~1280 ftNE
18th-century synagogue within a complex
Four Sephardic Synagogues, Jerusalem
7 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.
~670 ftS
Archaeological site
Excavations, Jerusalem
4 min walk • A number of archaeological excavations at the Temple Mount—a celebrated and contentious religious site in the Old City of Jerusalem—have taken place over the last 150 years.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to David's Tomb?

Nearby attractions include Cenacle, Jerusalem (1 min walk), Abbey of the Dormition, Jerusalem (1 min walk), Chamber of the Holocaust, Jerusalem (1 min walk), Mount Zion Cemetery, Jerusalem (1 min walk).

How to get to David's Tomb by public transport?

The nearest stations to David's Tomb:

Bus

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