Abu Tor, Jerusalem

Name: Abu Tor
Address: Jerusalem, Israel

#399 among attractions in Jerusalem

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Abu Tor, also Abu Thor or ath-Thori, is a mixed Jewish and Arab neighborhood in Jerusalem, built on an eminence south of the Old City. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 31°45'52"N, 35°13'57"E

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אבו תור (bw twr)Jerusalem Israel

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Abu Tor – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.5 miNW
Cemetery
Mount Zion Cemetery, Jerusalem
14 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...
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Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Cenacle, Jerusalem
14 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...
0.4 miN
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Architecture
Church of Saint Peter in Gallicantu, Jerusalem
11 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...
0.5 miNW
Cinema, Nightlife
Jerusalem Cinematheque, Jerusalem
14 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...
0.6 miN
Catholic basilica and abbey founded 1898
Abbey of the Dormition, Jerusalem
15 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.
0.4 miNW
Park
Valley of Hinnom, Jerusalem
11 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.
0.4 miN
Archaeological site
Pool of Siloam, Jerusalem
12 min walk • The term Pool of Siloam refers to a number of rock-cut pools on the southern slope of the Wadi Hilweh, considered by some archaeologists to be the original site of Jerusalem, located outside the walls of the Old City to the southeast.
~1320 ftN
Monastery
St. Onuphrius Monastery, Jerusalem
7 min walk • The St. Onuphrius Monastery is an Orthodox monastery for women located in the potter's field that the Jewish elders purchased with the thirty pieces of silver returned by Judas Iscariot that had been given for betraying Jesus.
0.5 miNW
Museum, Archaeological museum, History museum
Menachem Begin Heritage Center, Jerusalem
14 min walk • The Menachem Begin Heritage Center is the official state memorial commemorating Menachem Begin, Israel’s sixth Prime Minister. The Center is located on the Hinnom Ridge, overlooking Mount Zion and walls of the Old City of Jerusalem.
0.4 miN
Archaeological site
Silwan, Jerusalem
12 min walk • Silwan or Siloam is a predominantly Palestinian neighborhood in East Jerusalem, on the outskirts of the Old City of Jerusalem. It is mentioned in the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament; in the latter it is the location of Jesus' healing the man blind from birth.
~1430 ftN
Cemetery
Akeldama, Jerusalem
7 min walk • Akeldama is the Aramaic name for a place in Jerusalem associated with Judas Iscariot, one of the original twelve apostles of Jesus.

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Which popular attractions are close to Abu Tor?

Nearby attractions include St. Onuphrius Monastery, Jerusalem (7 min walk), Akeldama, Jerusalem (7 min walk), Ein Rogel, Jerusalem (8 min walk), Old Yemenite Synagogue, Jerusalem (10 min walk).

How to get to Abu Tor by public transport?

The nearest stations to Abu Tor:

Bus

Hama'abada/Hevron Road • Lines: 231 (11 min walk)
Hevron Road/Hanoch Albeck • Lines: 231 (13 min walk)