Pool of Raranj, Jerusalem

#381 among attractions in Jerusalem

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The Pool of Raranj is a small pool on the Temple Mount near the Fountain of Qasim Pasha. It was restored during the reign of Sultan al-Ashraf Qait Bey and again in 1527 by Qasim Pasha the Governor of Jerusalem. In 1922, the Supreme Muslim Council reconstructed the pool, paved it with marble and encircled it with banisters. The pool is seven metres wide. ()

Coordinates: 31°46'39"N, 35°14'5"E

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הַר הַבַּיִת‎ (har habayit)Jerusalem Israel

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Pool of Raranj – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Temple Mount, Dome of the Rock, Mamilla Mall, Al-Aqsa Mosque.

~400 ftNE
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Pool of Raranj?

Nearby attractions include Fountain of Qasim Pasha, Jerusalem (1 min walk), Garev, Jerusalem (1 min walk), Madrasa Al-Ashrafiyya, Jerusalem (1 min walk), Ohel Yitzchak Synagogue, Jerusalem (1 min walk).

How to get to Pool of Raranj by public transport?

The nearest stations to Pool of Raranj:

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To go to jordan (12 min walk)
HaNevi'im Terminal • Lines: 231 (12 min walk)