Sidna Omar mosque, Jerusalem

Name: Sidna Omar mosque
Address: Jerusalem, Israel

#132 among attractions in Jerusalem

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The Sidna Omar mosque is a Mamluk-era mosque in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem. It stands adjacent to the Hurva synagogue. ()

Coordinates: 31°46'30"N, 35°13'52"E

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Sidna Omar mosque – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Western Wall, Menorah, Hurva Synagogue, Siebenberg House.

~840 ftNE
Ancient sacred site for Jewish prayer
Western Wall, Jerusalem
5 min walk • The Western Wall, also known as the Wailing Wall, is a place of profound historical and spiritual significance located in the Old City of Jerusalem, Israel. This ancient limestone wall is a remnant of the Second Jewish Temple, which was destroyed by the Romans in 70 CE.
~710 ftE
Temple
Menorah, Jerusalem
4 min walk • In the heart of Jerusalem, the Menorah stands as a testament to the rich religious history and cultural heritage of the city. This ancient seven-branched candelabrum, deeply rooted in Jewish tradition, is a symbol of the Temple that once graced the city's skyline.
~110 ftNE
Synagogue, Sacred and religious sites
Hurva Synagogue, Jerusalem
1 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...
~680 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum
Siebenberg House, Jerusalem
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Jerusalem's historic Jewish Quarter, the Siebenberg House stands as a fascinating museum that offers visitors a unique glimpse into the layers of history buried beneath this ancient city. This remarkable site is not just a home, but a testament...
~650 ftW
Ornate sanctuary from the 12th century
St. James Cathedral, Jerusalem
4 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...
~650 ftE
Museum
The Temple Institute, Jerusalem
4 min walk • Nestled within the heart of Jerusalem's Old City, The Temple Institute stands as a unique and thought-provoking museum dedicated to the history and future of the Holy Temple. This institution delves into the ancient traditions and rituals associated with the two...
~60 ftW
Archaeological site
Cardo, Jerusalem
1 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.
~540 ftE
Museum, History museum, Archaeological museum
Burnt House, Jerusalem
3 min walk • 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.
~630 ftE
Church
Church of Saint Mary of the Germans, Jerusalem
4 min walk • The Church of Saint Mary of the Germans was a Catholic church, built in Romanesque style, now in ruins, located in the Old City of Jerusalem on the northeast slope of Mount Zion. It was in 1126, after the First Crusade, when a German pilgrim and his wife, whose names are unknown, founded a hospice for pilgrims from the Holy Roman Empire.
~830 ftNW
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.
~280 ftSE
18th-century synagogue within a complex
Four Sephardic Synagogues, Jerusalem
2 min walk • The Four Sephardic Synagogues are located in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem. They form a complex of four adjoining synagogues.

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Which popular attractions are close to Sidna Omar mosque?

Nearby attractions include Cardo, Jerusalem (1 min walk), Old Yishuv Court Museum, Jerusalem (1 min walk), Hurva Synagogue, Jerusalem (1 min walk), Beit El Kabbalist yeshiva, Jerusalem (1 min walk).

How to get to Sidna Omar mosque by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sidna Omar mosque:

Bus

Hativat Yerushalayim/Yitshak Kariv • Lines: 231 (7 min walk)
Jaffa Gate (8 min walk)