Jason's Tomb, Jerusalem

Name: Jason's Tomb
Address: Jerusalem, Israel

#139 among attractions in Jerusalem

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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. It has been identified as the burial site of a certain Jason, possibly a naval commander, based on the charcoal drawing of two warships discovered in the cave. ()

Local name: קבר יאסון Coordinates: 31°46'24"N, 35°12'47"E

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רחביה (rhbyh)Jerusalem Israel

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Jason's Tomb – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ben Yehuda Street, Museum for Islamic Art, Monastery of the Cross, Valley of the Cross.

0.6 miNE
Street, Shopping district, Shopping
Ben Yehuda Street, Jerusalem
17 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...
~1680 ftS
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Museum for Islamic Art, Jerusalem
9 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...
~1550 ftW
Centuries-old Eastern Orthodox monastery
Monastery of the Cross, Jerusalem
8 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.
~1840 ftW
Park
Valley of the Cross, Jerusalem
9 min walk • The Valley of the Cross is a valley in western Jerusalem, named after the Monastery of the Cross which is located in the valley. The monastery was built in the 11th century, during the reign of King Bagrat IV by the Georgian monk Prochorus the Iberian.
0.6 miNE
Cemetery
Mamilla Cemetery, Jerusalem
15 min walk • Mamilla Cemetery is a historic Muslim cemetery in West Jerusalem, just to the north-west of the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem, near Herod's Gate.
~1440 ftNE
Religious complex with guided tours
Great Synagogue, Jerusalem
7 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.
0.4 miNE
Park
Independence Park, Jerusalem
12 min walk • Independence Park is a municipal park in Jerusalem bounded by Agron Street, King George Street, Hillel Street, and Menashe Ben Yisrael Street. It is Jerusalem's second largest park.
~1720 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Jerusalem Theatre, Jerusalem
9 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.
0.5 miW
Museum
Information Center for Israeli Art, Jerusalem
13 min walk • The Information Center for Israeli Art is the largest collection of primary resources documenting the history of the Israeli art in Israel. Over 12,000 artists files are housed in the Center in the Israel Museum, Jerusalem.
0.6 miNE
Museum, History museum
North Africa Jewish Heritage Center, Jerusalem
15 min walk • The David Amar Worldwide North Africa Jewish Heritage Center is a cultural centre and museum in Jerusalem, opened in 2011.
~1510 ftNE
Museum, History museum
Heichal Shlomo, Jerusalem
8 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Jason's Tomb?

Nearby attractions include Gaza Street, Jerusalem (3 min walk), Rehavia, Jerusalem (4 min walk), Beit HaNassi, Jerusalem (7 min walk), Albert Einstein Square, Jerusalem (7 min walk).

How to get to Jason's Tomb by public transport?

The nearest stations to Jason's Tomb:

Bus

The Cinematheque/Hevron Road • Lines: 231 (20 min walk)
Jaffa Gate (21 min walk)

Train

Jerusalem - Yitzhak Navon (31 min walk)