Beitunia

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Beitunia, also Bitunya, is a Palestinian city located 3 kilometers west of Ramallah and 14 kilometers north of Jerusalem. The city is in the Ramallah and al-Bireh Governorate in the central West Bank. According to the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics, the city had a population of 19,761 in 2007, making it the third largest locality in its governorate after al-Bireh and Ramallah. ()

Alternative names: Area: 10.12 mi²Coordinates: 31°53'47"N, 35°10'13"E

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Nearby attractions include: Tell en-Nasbeh, Khalil Sakakini Cultural Center, Nabi Samwil, Al-Kasaba Theatre.

2.8 miE
Archaeological site
Tell en-Nasbeh, Al-Bireh
72 min walk • Tell en-Nasbeh, likely the biblical city of Mizpah in Benjamin, is a 3.2 hectare tell located on a low plateau 12 kilometers northwest of Jerusalem in the West Bank.
1.9 miE
Museum
Khalil Sakakini Cultural Center, Ramallah
48 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Ramallah, the Khalil Sakakini Cultural Center stands as a beacon of art and heritage in this vibrant city. Established in honor of the Palestinian educator and writer Khalil Sakakini, this museum is a hub for cultural dialogue and a showcase for...
4.4 miS
Temple, Synagogue
Nabi Samwil, Jerusalem
113 min walk • The Tomb of Samuel, commonly known as Nebi Samuel or Nebi Samwil, is the traditional burial site of the biblical Jewish and Islamic prophet Samuel, atop a steep hill at an elevation of 908 meters above sea level.
2.1 miE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Al-Kasaba Theatre, Ramallah
53 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Ramallah, Al-Kasaba Theatre stands as a beacon of cultural sophistication and artistic expression in the city. This premier theatre has been an integral part of the local community, offering a stage for both local and international performances...
2.3 miE
Mosque
Jamal Abdel Nasser Mosque, Ramallah
58 min walk • The Jamal Abdel Nasser Mosque is one of the key places of Muslim worship in the city of Ramallah, located in the central part of the West Bank, in Israel. This mosque, situated in the heart of a bustling metropolis, is an important point for the local Muslim community...
1.7 miE
31°54'18"N • 35°11'48"E
Dar Zahran Heritage Building, Ramallah
43 min walk • Historical place, Museum, History museum
4.4 miNE
Mountain
Mount Ephraim, Beit El
113 min walk • Mount Ephraim, or alternately Mount of Ephraim, was the historical name for the central mountainous district of Israel once occupied by the Tribe of Ephraim, extending from Bethel to the plain of Jezreel. In Joshua's time, approximately sometime between the 18th century BCE and the 13th century BCE, these hills were densely wooded.
1.6 miE
Church
Church of Transfiguration, Ramallah
42 min walk • The Church of Transfiguration in Ramallah was inaugurated in 1852. The Basilica is of Byzantine style. The church contains sacred utensils and old Icons, some of which date back to 1830 and were transferred to the church after the destruction of small churches in Ramallah as a result of persecution and several wars.
4.7 miN
History museum, Museum
The Palestinian Museum, Ramallah
119 min walk • The Palestinian Museum is a flagship project of the Welfare Association, a non-profit organization for developing humanitarian projects in Palestine. Representing the history and aspirations of the Palestinian people, the museum aims to discuss the past, present, and future of Palestine.
4.4 miSW
Church
St. Cleophas Church, Jerusalem
112 min walk • The St. Cleophas Church or St. Cleopas Church also called Emmaus Church or the Basilica of St. Cleophas, is a Catholic church located in the village of El Qubeibeh in the occupied West Bank, Palestine.
1.8 miE
Universities and schools
Ramallah Friends Schools, Ramallah
46 min walk • The Ramallah Friends Schools are two private schools founded by Quakers in the city of Ramallah, in the West Bank. The Friends Girls' School was inaugurated in 1869; the construction of the Friends Boys' School began in 1901 and the school opened in 1918. The Schools were run by American Quakers.