Walls of Jerusalem, Jerusalem

Name: Walls of Jerusalem
Address: Jerusalem, Israel

#171 among attractions in Jerusalem

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The Walls of Jerusalem surround the Old City of Jerusalem. In 1535, when Jerusalem was part of the Ottoman Empire, Sultan Suleiman I ordered the ruined city walls to be rebuilt. The work took some four years, between 1537 and 1541. The walls are visible on most old maps of Jerusalem over the last 1,500 years. ()

Local name: חומות ירושלים Coordinates: 31°46'29"N, 35°13'40"E

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הרובע הארמני‎ (hrwb hrmny)Jerusalem Israel

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Walls of Jerusalem – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tower of David, Hurva Synagogue, Cenacle, St. James Cathedral.

~520 ftN
Museum, Lookout, Children's museum
Tower of David, Jerusalem
3 min walk • Perched on the historic ramparts of Jerusalem's Old City, the Tower of David stands as a testament to the city's rich past. This ancient citadel, also known as the Jerusalem Citadel, harbors within its walls the Tower of David Museum, a cultural hub dedicated to the...
~1110 ftE
Synagogue, Sacred and religious sites
Hurva Synagogue, Jerusalem
6 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...
~1120 ftSE
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Cenacle, Jerusalem
6 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...
~410 ftE
Ornate sanctuary from the 12th century
St. James Cathedral, Jerusalem
2 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...
~1040 ftS
Catholic basilica and abbey founded 1898
Abbey of the Dormition, Jerusalem
6 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.
~970 ftE
Archaeological site
Cardo, Jerusalem
5 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.
~700 ftN
Historic gate in Jerusalem's city walls
Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem
4 min walk • Jaffa Gate is one of the seven main open Gates of the Old City of Jerusalem. The name Jaffa Gate is currently used for both the historical Ottoman gate from 1538, and for the wide gap in the city wall adjacent to it to the south.
~940 ftN
Church
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Annunciation, Jerusalem
5 min walk • The Cathedral of the Annunciation of the Virgin, also called Greek Catholic Melkite Cathedral of the Annunciation of the Virgin or simply Church of Our Lady of the Annunciation, is a Melkite Greek Catholic cathedral located in the Christian Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem. It is dedicated to the Annunciation.
~460 ftNW
Park
Teddy Park, Jerusalem
3 min walk • Teddy Park, also known as Teddy Kollek Park, is a public park situated opposite Jerusalem's Old City and David's Citadel, and integrated with the Hutzot HaYotzer Artists complex in the Mitchell Parks & Gardens.
~1020 ftNE
Church
Church of Saint John the Baptist, Jerusalem
5 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.
~660 ftN
Church
Christ Church, Jerusalem
4 min walk • Christ Church, Jerusalem, is an Anglican church located inside the Old City of Jerusalem. It was the original seat of the Anglican Bishop in Jerusalem until the opening of St.

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Which popular attractions are close to Walls of Jerusalem?

Nearby attractions include Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem, Jerusalem (2 min walk), St. James Cathedral, Jerusalem (2 min walk), Church of Saint Toros, Jerusalem (3 min walk), Teddy Park, Jerusalem (3 min walk).

How to get to Walls of Jerusalem by public transport?

The nearest stations to Walls of Jerusalem:

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Hativat Yerushalayim/Yitshak Kariv • Lines: 231 (2 min walk)
Jaffa Gate (5 min walk)