New Gate, Jerusalem

Name: New Gate
Address: Jerusalem, Israel

#175 among attractions in Jerusalem

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The New Gate is the newest of the gates of the Old City of Jerusalem. It was built in 1889 to provide direct access between the Christian Quarter and the new neighborhoods then going up outside the walls. The arched gate is decorated with crenelated stonework. The New Gate was built at the highest point of the present wall, at 790 metres above sea level. ()

Local name: השער החדש Completed: 1889 (135 years ago)Coordinates: 31°46'45"N, 35°13'34"E

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הרובע הנוצרי (hrwb hnwzry)Jerusalem Israel

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New Gate – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Calvary, Mamilla Mall, Tower of David.

~1340 ftE
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,...
~1200 ftE
Tomb
Calvary, Jerusalem
6 min walk • Calvary, also known as Golgotha, is a site of immense religious significance located within the bustling city of Jerusalem, Israel. It is revered by Christians around the world as the place where Jesus Christ was crucified and is often depicted in religious art as a...
~970 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Mamilla Mall, Jerusalem
5 min walk • Nestled at the crossroads of ancient history and modern luxury, Mamilla Mall stands as a premier shopping center in the heart of Jerusalem, Israel. This open-air mall, which harmoniously blends contemporary architecture with the city's timeless landscape, offers a...
~1290 ftSE
Museum, Lookout, Children's museum
Tower of David, Jerusalem
7 min walk • Perched on the historic ramparts of Jerusalem's Old City, the Tower of David stands as a testament to the city's rich past. This ancient citadel, also known as the Jerusalem Citadel, harbors within its walls the Tower of David Museum, a cultural hub dedicated to the...
~1270 ftSE
Mosque
Mosque of Omar, Jerusalem
7 min walk • The Mosque of Omar, located in the heart of Jerusalem, Israel, is a significant religious site steeped in history. This mosque is not to be confused with the Dome of the Rock; it is a modest structure situated in the Christian quarter of the Old City, near the Church...
~1070 ftE
31°46'42"N • 35°13'46"E
Immovable Ladder, Jerusalem
6 min walk • Church
~1300 ftNW
Church
Holy Trinity Cathedral, Jerusalem
7 min walk • The Holy Trinity Cathedral is a cathedral of the Russian Orthodox Church, located at the heart of the so-called Russian Compound in central Jerusalem. The cathedral was built in 1860–1872 by a Russian Orthodox Ecclesiastical Mission in Jerusalem, when the Holy City was part of the Ottoman Empire.
~1060 ftSE
Historic gate in Jerusalem's city walls
Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem
6 min walk • Jaffa Gate is one of the seven main open Gates of the Old City of Jerusalem. The name Jaffa Gate is currently used for both the historical Ottoman gate from 1538, and for the wide gap in the city wall adjacent to it to the south.
~940 ftSE
Church
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Annunciation, Jerusalem
5 min walk • The Cathedral of the Annunciation of the Virgin, also called Greek Catholic Melkite Cathedral of the Annunciation of the Virgin or simply Church of Our Lady of the Annunciation, is a Melkite Greek Catholic cathedral located in the Christian Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem. It is dedicated to the Annunciation.
~420 ftE
Monastery
Monastery of Saint Saviour, Jerusalem
3 min walk • The Monastery of Saint Saviour is a Catholic Franciscan monastery located on 1 Saint Francis Street, east of the New Gate in the Old City of Jerusalem.
~660 ftSW
Church
St. Vincent de Paul Chapel, Jerusalem
4 min walk • The St. Vincent de Paul Chapel is a Catholic chapel that serves the Hospice of St. Vincent de Paul in Jerusalem. It is dedicated to the founder of the Daughters of Charity who also run a hospital and an adjoining nursery. This is one of the largest Catholic churches in the city. The sisters are present in the Holy Land since 1884.

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Which popular attractions are close to New Gate?

Nearby attractions include Pontifical Institute Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center, Jerusalem (1 min walk), Monastery of Saint Saviour, Jerusalem (3 min walk), Jerusalem Old Town Hall, Jerusalem (3 min walk), Co-Cathedral of the Most Holy Name of Jesus, Jerusalem (4 min walk).

How to get to New Gate by public transport?

The nearest stations to New Gate:

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Yaffo Gate/Yafo • Lines: 231 (4 min walk)
Jaffa Gate (5 min walk)