Talbiya, Jerusalem

Name: Talbiya
Address: Jerusalem, Israel

#432 among attractions in Jerusalem

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Talbiya or Talbiyeh, officially Komemiyut, is an upscale neighborhood in Jerusalem, between Rehavia and Katamon. It was built in the 1920s and 1930s on land purchased from the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem. Most of the early residents were affluent Christian Arabs who built elegant homes with Renaissance, Moorish and Arab architectural motifs, surrounded by trees and flowering gardens. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 31°46'0"N, 35°13'0"E

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Nearby attractions include: Museum for Islamic Art, Jerusalem Cinematheque, Montefiore Windmill, Monastery of the Cross.

~1340 ftNW
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Museum for Islamic Art, Jerusalem
7 min walk • The Museum for Islamic Art in Jerusalem is a cultural gem nestled in the historic landscape of Israel's capital. Established in 1974, this museum is dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of Islamic art and artifacts, offering a window into the rich artistic...
0.6 miNE
Cinema, Nightlife
Jerusalem Cinematheque, Jerusalem
16 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 miNE
Historical place, Windmill
Montefiore Windmill, Jerusalem
15 min walk • The Montefiore Windmill stands as a striking landmark in the historical landscape of Jerusalem, Israel. This windmill, constructed of Jerusalem stone, was completed in 1857 to provide a reliable source of bread flour for the residents of the city.
0.6 miNW
Centuries-old Eastern Orthodox monastery
Monastery of the Cross, Jerusalem
16 min walk • The Monastery of the Cross is an Eastern Orthodox monastery near the Nayot neighborhood of Jerusalem. It is located in the Valley of the Cross, below the Israel Museum and the Knesset.
0.5 miE
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.
0.5 miE
Archaeological site
Ketef Hinnom, Jerusalem
14 min walk • Ketef Hinnom is an archaeological site discovered in the 1970s southwest of the Old City of Jerusalem. Archaeological excavations held in the site uncovered a series of Iron Age period Judahite burial chambers, dating to the 7th and 6th centuries BCE.
0.6 miN
Religious complex with guided tours
Great Synagogue, Jerusalem
17 min walk • The Great Synagogue of Jerusalem, is located at 56 King George Street, Jerusalem, Israel. Rabbi Zalman Druck was the spiritual leader from the synagogue's establishment until his death on 11 December 2009.
0.7 miNE
Archaeological site, Concert hall
Sultan's Pool, Jerusalem
18 min walk • The Sultan's Pool is an ancient water basin to the west side of Mount Zion, Jerusalem. The Sultan's Pool was part of the water supply network for Jerusalem from the late Second Temple period to the late Ottoman period.
~910 ftNW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Jerusalem Theatre, Jerusalem
5 min walk • The Jerusalem Theatre is a centre for the performing arts in Jerusalem. The theatre opened in 1971. The complex consists of the Sherover Theatre, which seats 950, the Henry Crown Symphony Hall with 750 seats, the Rebecca Crown Auditorium, with 450 seats, and the Little Theatre with 110 seats.
0.6 miN
Museum, History museum
Heichal Shlomo, Jerusalem
16 min walk • Heichal Shlomo is the former seat of the Chief Rabbinate of Israel. It is located adjacent to the Great Synagogue on King George Street, Jerusalem, opposite the Leonardo Plaza Hotel.
0.5 miNW
Cemetery
Jason's Tomb, Jerusalem
13 min walk • Jason's Tomb is a rock-cut tomb dating to the first century BCE in the Hasmonean period, discovered in the Rehavia neighborhood in Jerusalem, Israel.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Talbiya?

Nearby attractions include Jerusalem Theatre, Jerusalem (5 min walk), Nature Museum, Jerusalem (5 min walk), Beit HaNassi, Jerusalem (7 min walk), Albert Einstein Square, Jerusalem (7 min walk).

How to get to Talbiya by public transport?

The nearest stations to Talbiya:

Bus

Bethlehem Road/Lloyd George • Lines: 7 (12 min walk)
Hama'abada/Hevron Road • Lines: 231 (14 min walk)