Burnt House, Jerusalem

Name: Burnt House
Address: 2 Tif'eret Israel, Jerusalem, 9752268, Israel
Telephone: +972 2-626-5906

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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. ()

Local name: הבית השרוף Coordinates: 31°46'32"N, 35°13'58"E

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2 Tif'eret Israelהרובע היהודי‎ (hrwb hyhwdy)Jerusalem 9752268 Israel

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+972 2-626-5906

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Nearby attractions include: Western Wall, Menorah, Western Wall Tunnel, Hurva Synagogue.

~360 ftNE
Ancient sacred site for Jewish prayer
Western Wall, Jerusalem
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~190 ftE
Temple
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~760 ftNE
Archaeological site, Historical place
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~450 ftW
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~400 ftSE
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~550 ftE
Archaeological site
Southern Wall, Jerusalem
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~130 ftE
Museum
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~550 ftNE
Bridge
Mughrabi Bridge, Jerusalem
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~600 ftW
Archaeological site
Cardo, Jerusalem
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~640 ftE
Museum, History museum
Islamic Museum, Jerusalem
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~440 ftNE
Square
Western Wall Plaza, Jerusalem
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Burnt House open?

Burnt House is open:

Monday 9 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 6 pm
Thursday 9 am - 6 pm
Friday 9 am - 1 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday 9 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Burnt House?

Nearby attractions include Church of Saint Mary of the Germans, Jerusalem (1 min walk), The Temple Institute, Jerusalem (1 min walk), Wohl Archaeological Museum, Jerusalem (1 min walk), Menorah, Jerusalem (1 min walk).

How to get to Burnt House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Burnt House:

Bus

Hativat Yerushalayim/Yitshak Kariv • Lines: 231 (9 min walk)
Jaffa Gate (10 min walk)