Shimon HaTzadik, Jerusalem

#260 among attractions in Jerusalem

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Shimon HaTzadik is a neighborhood in Jerusalem, established around the Tomb of Simeon the Just, after whom it was named. The neighborhood was established in 1890 and abandoned during the Independence war. At the beginning of the new millennium after a long legal battle, Jewish residents settled down in the area near the Arab neighborhood, Sheikh Jarrah. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 31°47'33"N, 35°13'51"E

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ג 'ראח (g rh)Jerusalem Israel

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Shimon HaTzadik – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ben Yehuda Street, Mamilla Mall, Rockefeller Archeological Museum, Garden Tomb.

1.1 miSW
Street, Shopping district, Shopping
Ben Yehuda Street, Jerusalem
28 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...
1.1 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Mamilla Mall, Jerusalem
29 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...
0.6 miSE
Trove of Israeli antiques and artifacts
Rockefeller Archeological Museum, Jerusalem
16 min walk • The Rockefeller Archaeological Museum, situated in the culturally rich city of Jerusalem, Israel, is a treasure trove that houses a vast collection of antiquities unearthed in the lands of Palestine. This historical institution, named after the American philanthropist...
0.6 miS
Pilgrimage site with tomb and gardens
Garden Tomb, Jerusalem
15 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...
0.7 miNE
Cemetery
Jerusalem British War Cemetery, Jerusalem
17 min walk • Jerusalem British War Cemetery is a British cemetery in Jerusalem for fallen servicemen of the British Commonwealth in the World War I in Palestine. The main cemetery is located on Mount Scopus next to the Hebrew University of Jerusalem campus and 4.5 km north of the Old City of Jerusalem.
0.5 miS
Church
Church of Saint Thomas, Jerusalem
14 min walk • The Church of Saint Thomas is a Syriac Catholic church building located in the city of Jerusalem in the Holy Land. It serves as the cathedral and headquarters of the Syriac Catholic Patriarchal Exarchate of Jerusalem. The exarchate moved several times and is now at the House of Abraham at Ras al-Amud in East Jerusalem.
0.5 miSW
Museum, Art museum
Museum on the Seam, Jerusalem
13 min walk • Museum on the Seam is a socio-political contemporary art museum in Jerusalem, Israel.
0.9 miSW
Exhibits in an artist's former home
Ticho House, Jerusalem
23 min walk • Ticho House is a historical home in Jerusalem, Israel, now functioning as a museum, administered as part of the national Israel Museum, which includes a restaurant and cultural center.
~1740 ftS
Church
St. George's Cathedral, Jerusalem
9 min walk • St. George's Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral in Sheikh Jarrah, Jerusalem, established in 1899. It became the seat of the Bishop of Jerusalem of the Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East, having taken the title from Christ Church, Jerusalem, built 50 years before.
0.5 miS
Church
St. Stephen's Basilica, Jerusalem
14 min walk • The St. Stephen's Basilica or simply the Church of St. Stephen, also known by its French name, Saint-Étienne, is the name given to a Catholic church located outside the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem, on the road leading north to Nablus. It is next to the convent of St.
~1520 ftS
Archaeological site, Historical place, Cemetery
Tombs of the Kings, Jerusalem
8 min walk • The Tombs of the Kings are a rock-cut funerary complex in East Jerusalem believed to be the burial site of Queen Helene of Adiabene, hence: Helena's Monuments.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Shimon HaTzadik?

Nearby attractions include Tomb of Simeon the Just, Jerusalem (1 min walk), Cave of the Minor Sanhedrin, Jerusalem (1 min walk), Sheikh Jarrah, Jerusalem (5 min walk), American Colony, Jerusalem (5 min walk).

How to get to Shimon HaTzadik by public transport?

The nearest stations to Shimon HaTzadik:

Bus

Damascus gate bus station (16 min walk)
Green Palestinian Bus Station (16 min walk)