Knesset Yisrael, Jerusalem

Name: Knesset Yisrael
Address: Jerusalem, Israel

#438 among attractions in Jerusalem

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Knesset Yisrael, also known as Knesset, is the name of a group of three former courtyard neighborhoods in central Jerusalem. Known as Knesset Aleph, Knesset Bet, and Knesset Gimmel, the housing project was planned by the Vaad HaKlali Knesset Yisrael and funded by overseas Jewish donors. The houses were completed in stages from 1892 to 1926. Beneficiaries of the housing were poor Haredi Ashkenazi families and Torah scholars connected to the Central Committee kolel system. Today Knesset Yisrael is part of the Nachlaot neighborhood. ()

Coordinates: 31°46'54"N, 35°12'49"E

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נחלאות‎ (nhlwt)Jerusalem Israel

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Knesset Yisrael – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ben Yehuda Street, Mahane Yehuda Market, Clal Center, Zoharei Chama Synagogue.

~1360 ftE
Street, Shopping district, Shopping
Ben Yehuda Street, Jerusalem
7 min walk • Ben Yehuda Street, nestled in the heart of Jerusalem, Israel, is a vibrant shopping district that pulses with the city's unique blend of ancient tradition and contemporary culture. Known locally as the "Midrachov," this pedestrian mall is a lively hub where locals...
~1260 ftN
Busy bazaar with lots of merchants
Mahane Yehuda Market, Jerusalem
7 min walk • The Mahane Yehuda Market, affectionately known as "The Shuk," is a vibrant tapestry of colors, scents, and sounds that embodies the cultural and culinary heart of Jerusalem, Israel. Established in the late 19th century, this sprawling marketplace is not just a place...
~970 ftN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Clal Center, Jerusalem
5 min walk • The Clal Center, a multi-faceted shopping complex, stands as a testament to the diverse and vibrant nature of Jerusalem, Israel. Strategically located at the crossroads of the city's various cultural quarters, this shopping center is an integral part of Jerusalem's...
~1570 ftN
Synagogue
Zoharei Chama Synagogue, Jerusalem
8 min walk • Zoharei Chama Synagogue, also spelled Zohorei Chama, colloquially known as the Sundial Building or Mahane Yehuda Clock Tower, is a three-story stone building with a wooden attic on Jaffa Road in Jerusalem, Israel, which features a huge, 5-metre diameter sundial on its façade.
~360 ftSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Gerard Behar Center, Jerusalem
2 min walk • Gerard Behar Center is a major arts centre in Jerusalem, Israel, for independent theatre, dance, and musical productions, children's shows, art exhibitions, artist workshops, and festivals. In 2010 the center hosted over 900 events with attendance in excess of 263,600 participants.
~1220 ftN
Memorial
Davidka Square, Jerusalem
6 min walk • Davidka Square is a public square at the intersection of Jaffa Road, Street of the Prophets, and Kiach Street in West Jerusalem. Its official name is Kikar Haherut.
~690 ftW
Synagogue
Ades Synagogue, Jerusalem
4 min walk • The Ades Synagogue, also known as the Great Synagogue Ades of the Glorious Aleppo Community, located in Jerusalem's Nachlaot neighborhood, was established by Syrian immigrants in 1901. It is considered to be the center of Syrian Hazzanut in Israel.
~700 ftSE
Park, Scenic walking areas, Neighbourhood
Bezalel, Jerusalem
4 min walk • In Exodus 31:1-6 and chapters 36 to 39, Bezalel, Bezaleel, or Betzalel, was the chief artisan of the Tabernacle and was in charge of building the Ark of the Covenant, assisted by Aholiab.
~670 ftS
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Artist's House, Jerusalem
4 min walk • Jerusalem Artists House is an Israeli art gallery and exhibition space in Jerusalem, Israel that housed the Bezalel Art School, established in 1906. The historic 19th century building, in Jerusalem's Rehavia neighborhood, was the home of Boris Schatz, who opened an art school and museum alongside his family residence.
~1800 ftE
Neighbourhood
West Jerusalem, Jerusalem
9 min walk • West Jerusalem or Western Jerusalem refers to the sectors of Jerusalem that remained under Israeli control after the 1948 Arab–Israeli War, whose ceasefire lines delimited the boundary with the rest of the city, which was then under Jordanian control.
~1310 ftS
Monastery, Sacred and religious sites
Ratisbonne Monastery, Jerusalem
7 min walk • Ratisbonne Monastery is a monastery in the Rehavia neighborhood of Jerusalem, Israel, established by Marie-Alphonse Ratisbonne, a French convert from Judaism. Work on the building, designed by the French architect M. Daumat, began in 1874 on a barren hill, now in the center of West Jerusalem.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Knesset Yisrael?

Nearby attractions include Batei Munkacs, Jerusalem (1 min walk), Zikhron Tuvya, Jerusalem (2 min walk), Gerard Behar Center, Jerusalem (2 min walk), Barbur Gallery, Jerusalem (3 min walk).

How to get to Knesset Yisrael by public transport?

The nearest stations to Knesset Yisrael:

Train

Jerusalem - Yitzhak Navon (20 min walk)

Bus

Yaffo Gate/Yafo • Lines: 231 (21 min walk)
Jerusalem Central Bus Station (21 min walk)