Yefeh Nof, Jerusalem

#425 among attractions in Jerusalem

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Yefeh Nof is a neighborhood in west Jerusalem, founded in 1929. Together with Ramat Beit HaKerem and Givat Beit HaKerem, it is part of the larger Beit HaKerem neighborhood. Its name is one of the seventy poetic names the Hebrew Bible uses for Jerusalem, and literally means "beautiful in elevation". ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 31°46'43"N, 35°11'7"E

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יפה נוף (yph nwp)Jerusalem Israel

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Yefeh Nof – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Yad Vashem, Monument to the children in Yad Vashem, Mount Herzl, Tabernacle.

0.6 miSW
Holocaust memorial and education center
Yad Vashem, Jerusalem
17 min walk • Yad Vashem, located in the western region of Jerusalem, Israel, is a poignant testament to the Holocaust, serving as the world's primary memorial to the six million Jews who perished during World War II. Established in 1953, this museum complex is dedicated...
0.6 miSW
Memorial
Monument to the children in Yad Vashem, Jerusalem
16 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Jerusalem, Israel, the Monument to the Children at Yad Vashem stands as a poignant tribute to the innocent lives lost during the Holocaust. This solemn memorial is dedicated to the approximately 1.5 million Jewish children who perished at the...
0.4 miSW
Hill with graves and gardens
Mount Herzl, Jerusalem
11 min walk • Mount Herzl, also known as Har Herzl, is a national cemetery and memorial site that stands as a testament to the history and heroes of Israel. Located in the western part of Jerusalem, this site is named after Theodor Herzl, the founder of modern political Zionism...
0.7 miSW
Temple
Tabernacle, Jerusalem
19 min walk • According to the Hebrew Bible, the tabernacle, also known as the Tent of the Congregation, was the portable earthly dwelling place of Yahweh used by the Israelites from the Exodus until the conquest of Canaan.
1.1 miSE
Hiking trail, Garden, Park
Jerusalem Botanical Gardens, Jerusalem
29 min walk • The Jerusalem Botanical Gardens, originally planned as successor to the National Botanic Garden of Israel on Mount Scopus which, nevertheless, still exists as a separate entity, is located in the neighborhood of Nayot in Jerusalem, on the southeastern edge of the Givat Ram campus of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
1.2 miNE
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Theater
International Convention Center, Jerusalem
30 min walk • The International Convention Center, commonly known as Binyenei HaUma, is a concert hall and convention center in Giv'at Ram in Jerusalem. It is the largest convention center in the Middle East.
0.4 miSW
Museum, History museum
Herzl Museum, Jerusalem
11 min walk • The Herzl Museum is a museum in Jerusalem, which deals with activities and vision of Theodor Herzl. The museum is located at the main entrance plaza to Mount Herzl.
1 miNE
Botanical garden
National Botanic Garden of Israel, Jerusalem
27 min walk • National Botanic Garden of Israel Hebrew: הגן הבוטני לצמחי ארץ ישראל ע"ש מונטג'יו למפורט, not to be confused with Jerusalem Botanical Gardens, which was originally planned as its successor, is a botanical garden located on the Mount Scopus campus of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. It herbarium and Institution Code is HUJ.
0.4 miSW
Memorial
National Memorial Hall For Israel's Fallen, Jerusalem
10 min walk • The National Memorial Hall for Israel's Fallen is a national memorial for all soldiers who gave their lives establishing and defending the State of Israel. The memorial was commissioned by the Israeli Ministry of Defense to provide a central place of pilgrimage for all bereaved families to commemorate their lost loved ones.
0.8 miSE
Synagogue
Rabbi Dr. I. Goldstein Synagogue, Jerusalem
21 min walk • The Rabbi Dr. I. Goldstein Synagogue is a synagogue on the Edmond J. Safra Givat Ram campus of the Hebrew University in Israel named in honor of Rabbi Israel Goldstein, an American-born Israeli rabbi, author, and Zionist leader.
0.9 miE
Museum, Science museum
Bloomfield Science Museum, Jerusalem
23 min walk • Bloomfield Science Museum is a science museum in Jerusalem, Israel, established in 1992. The museum is located opposite the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in the Givat Ram neighborhood. The museum is named for its principal donor, Neri Bloomfield.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Yefeh Nof?

Nearby attractions include Beit HaKerem, Jerusalem (7 min walk), Garden of the Missing in Action, Jerusalem (10 min walk), National Memorial Hall For Israel's Fallen, Jerusalem (10 min walk), Mount Herzl, Jerusalem (11 min walk).

How to get to Yefeh Nof by public transport?

The nearest stations to Yefeh Nof:

Train

Jerusalem - Yitzhak Navon (32 min walk)

Bus

Jerusalem Central Bus Station (33 min walk)