Muslim Quarter, Jerusalem

Name: Muslim Quarter
Address: Jerusalem, Israel

#141 among attractions in Jerusalem

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The Muslim Quarter is one of the four quarters of the ancient, walled Old City of Jerusalem. It covers 31 hectares of the northeastern sector of the Old City. The quarter is the largest and most populous and extends from the Lions' Gate in the east, along the northern wall of the Temple Mount in the south, to the Damascus Gate—Western Wall route in the west. The Via Dolorosa starts in the quarter. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 31°46'53"N, 35°13'58"E

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הרובע המוסלמי‎ (hrwb hmwslmy)Jerusalem Israel

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Muslim Quarter – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Zedekiah's Cave, Damascus Gate, Pool of Bethesda.

~1280 ftSW
Circa-4th-century Christian chapel
Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem
7 min walk • The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a sacred site nestled in the heart of Jerusalem's Old City, is a revered symbol of Christianity and a destination for pilgrims worldwide. This ancient church, built upon the traditional site of Jesus Christ's crucifixion, burial,...
~690 ftNW
Ancient subterranean quarry with tours
Zedekiah's Cave, Jerusalem
4 min walk • Zedekiah's Cave, also known as Solomon's Quarries, is a historic subterranean site nestled beneath the northern wall of Jerusalem's Old City. This ancient cave extends over 5 acres and reaches a length of approximately 230 meters, making it an archaeological...
~810 ftW
Entrance to the Old City of Jerusalem
Damascus Gate, Jerusalem
4 min walk • Standing as a historic landmark at the heart of one of the world's oldest cities, the Damascus Gate is a monumental gateway leading into the Old City of Jerusalem, Israel. This imposing stone edifice, an essential sight for both its architectural grandeur...
~970 ftE
Archaeological site, Ruins, Church
Pool of Bethesda, Jerusalem
5 min walk • Nestled within the storied city of Jerusalem, the Pool of Bethesda stands as a testament to millennia of history, both sacred and secular. This archaeological site, once a place of healing and miracle according to Christian tradition, has attracted pilgrims...
~1270 ftNW
Pilgrimage site with tomb and gardens
Garden Tomb, Jerusalem
7 min walk • Nestled within the bustling city of Jerusalem, the Garden Tomb stands as a serene and evocative site revered by many as a potential location of the burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Unlike the traditionally acknowledged Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Garden...
~520 ftS
Church, Historic walking areas, Romanesque revival architecture
Church of Our Lady of the Spasm, Jerusalem
3 min walk • The Church of Our Lady of Sorrows, or the Church of Sorrows of Mary also called the Armenian Chapel of Our Lady of the Spasm, is an Armenian Catholic church building in the Old City of Jerusalem erected in 1881.
~490 ftS
Church, Hostel, Cafe
Church of the Holy Family, Jerusalem
3 min walk • The Church of the Holy Family also known as the Chapel of the Holy Family, is a Catholic church building located in the Austrian Hospice in the Old City of Jerusalem.
~1040 ftS
Synagogue
Little Western Wall, Jerusalem
6 min walk • The Little Western Wall, also known as HaKotel HaKatan, the Small Kotel, and the Kleiner Koisel is a Jewish religious site located in the Muslim Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem near the Iron Gate to the Temple Mount.
~400 ftSE
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Natural history museum
Church of Ecce Homo, Jerusalem
2 min walk • The Convent of the Sisters of Zion is a Roman Catholic convent of the Congregation of Notre-Dame de Sion, located near the eastern end of the Via Dolorosa in the Old City of Jerusalem. The convent was built in 1857 by Marie-Alphonse Ratisbonne.
~1120 ftE
Medieval church with notable acoustics
Church of Saint Anne, Jerusalem
6 min walk • The Church of Saint Anne is a French Roman Catholic church and French national domain located at before start of the Via Dolorosa, between the Lions' Gate and of the Second Station of the Cross, in the Muslim Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem.
~1110 ftSE
Temple
Dome of the Spirits, Jerusalem
6 min walk • The Dome of the Spirits or Dome of the Tablets is a small dome resting on an octogonal base. Several theories exist concerning the name of this building; it could be associated with the proximity of the cave of the spirits or according to a legend, the souls of the deads will be gathered there for prayers.

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Which popular attractions are close to Muslim Quarter?

Nearby attractions include Convent of the Sisters of Zion, Jerusalem (2 min walk), Church of Ecce Homo, Jerusalem (2 min walk), Struthion Pool, Jerusalem (3 min walk), Church of the Condemnation, Jerusalem (3 min walk).

How to get to Muslim Quarter by public transport?

The nearest stations to Muslim Quarter:

Bus

To go to jordan (4 min walk)
HaNevi'im Terminal • Lines: 231 (7 min walk)