Katamon, Jerusalem

Name: Katamon
Address: Jerusalem, Israel

#426 among attractions in Jerusalem

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Katamon or Qatamon is a neighbourhood in south-central Jerusalem. The official Hebrew name, Gonen, is mainly used in municipal publications. Katamon is derived from the Greek κατὰ τῷ μοναστηρίῳ. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 31°45'40"N, 35°12'25"E

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גּוֹנֵן‎ (gwonen)Jerusalem Israel

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Katamon – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Israel Museum, Museum for Islamic Art, Shrine of the Book, Jerusalem Botanical Gardens.

0.8 miN
National art and archaeology museum
Israel Museum, Jerusalem
21 min walk • The Israel Museum, nestled in the heart of Jerusalem, stands as a beacon of culture and history in a city revered by many. This comprehensive museum, founded in 1965, is the largest cultural institution in Israel and is ranked among the world's leading art...
0.6 miNE
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Museum for Islamic Art, Jerusalem
17 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...
0.9 miN
Museum, Archaeological museum, Specialty museum
Shrine of the Book, Jerusalem
23 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Jerusalem, the Shrine of the Book stands as a modern architectural marvel, dedicated to preserving some of the most significant documents of ancient Judaism: the Dead Sea Scrolls. This iconic museum, part of the Israel Museum complex, is...
0.6 miNW
Hiking trail, Garden, Park
Jerusalem Botanical Gardens, Jerusalem
17 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.
0.8 miN
Centuries-old Eastern Orthodox monastery
Monastery of the Cross, Jerusalem
20 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.
0.8 miN
Park
Valley of the Cross, Jerusalem
21 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.
0.7 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Jerusalem Theatre, Jerusalem
20 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.
0.8 miN
Museum
Information Center for Israeli Art, Jerusalem
21 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.
0.9 miN
Model of Jerusalem during time of Jesus
Holyland Model of Jerusalem, Jerusalem
23 min walk • The Holyland Model of Jerusalem, also known as Model of Jerusalem at the end of the Second Temple period is a 1:50 scale model of the city of Jerusalem in the late Second Temple period.
0.7 miW
Park
Gazelle Valley, Jerusalem
19 min walk • Gazelle Valley, previously known as the Pri Har Valley, is an open space of 260 dunams in the heart of Jerusalem, Israel, on the edge of the Givat Mordechai neighborhood, opposite the busy Patt Intersection.
0.7 miE
Natural attraction, Nature, Valley
Valley of Rephaim, Jerusalem
19 min walk • The Valley of Rephaim or Valley of the Rephaim, is a valley descending southwest from Jerusalem to Nahal Sorek below, it is an ancient route from the coastal plain to the Judean Hills, probably named after the legendary race of giants.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Katamon?

Nearby attractions include Givat Oranim, Jerusalem (2 min walk), Rassco, Jerusalem (7 min walk), Greek Colony, Jerusalem (10 min walk), Train Track Park, Jerusalem (12 min walk).

How to get to Katamon by public transport?

The nearest stations to Katamon:

Bus

HaBankim Junction/Hevron Road • Lines: 231 (24 min walk)
Hevron Road/Esther HaMalka • Lines: 231 (25 min walk)

Train

Jerusalem Malcha (37 min walk)