Tower of David, Jerusalem

Name: Tower of David
Address: Jerusalem, Israel

#483 among attractions in Jerusalem

Archaeological site

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The Tower of David is the northeast tower of the Citadel of Jerusalem. It has been identified as either the Phasael Tower or the Hippicus Tower described by Josephus. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 31°46'34"N, 35°13'41"E

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הרובע הארמני‎ (hrwb hrmny)Jerusalem Israel

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Tower of David – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Calvary, Tower of David, Hurva Synagogue, Mosque of Omar.

~990 ftNE
Tomb
Calvary, Jerusalem
5 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...
~0 ftN
Museum, Lookout, Children's museum
Tower of David, Jerusalem
1 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...
~1060 ftE
Synagogue, Sacred and religious sites
Hurva Synagogue, Jerusalem
6 min walk • Nestled within the historic heart of Jerusalem's Old City, the Hurva Synagogue stands as a testament to the resilience and enduring spirit of the Jewish people. This storied synagogue, whose name translates to "The Ruin," has a history that is as layered as the city it...
~860 ftNE
Mosque
Mosque of Omar, Jerusalem
5 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...
~680 ftSE
Ornate sanctuary from the 12th century
St. James Cathedral, Jerusalem
4 min walk • St. James Cathedral, nestled within the ancient walls of Jerusalem's Armenian Quarter, stands as a testament to the city's rich religious heritage. This historic church, an architectural gem, is dedicated to two Christian saints named James: James the Greater, one of...
~880 ftNE
31°46'42"N • 35°13'46"E
Immovable Ladder, Jerusalem
5 min walk • Church
~980 ftSE
Archaeological site
Cardo, Jerusalem
5 min walk • A cardo was a north–south street in Ancient Roman cities and military camps as an integral component of city planning. The cardo maximus, or most often the cardo, was the main or central north–south-oriented street.
~1040 ftNE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Church of the Redeemer, Jerusalem
6 min walk • The Lutheran Church of the Redeemer is the second Protestant church in Jerusalem. It is a property of the Evangelical Jerusalem Foundation, one of the three foundations of the Evangelical Church in Germany in the Holy Land.
~240 ftNW
Historic gate in Jerusalem's city walls
Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem
2 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.
~430 ftN
Church
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Annunciation, Jerusalem
3 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.
~550 ftSW
Park
Teddy Park, Jerusalem
3 min walk • Teddy Park, also known as Teddy Kollek Park, is a public park situated opposite Jerusalem's Old City and David's Citadel, and integrated with the Hutzot HaYotzer Artists complex in the Mitchell Parks & Gardens.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Tower of David?

Nearby attractions include Tower of David, Jerusalem (1 min walk), Christ Church, Jerusalem (1 min walk), Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem (2 min walk), Conrad Schick Library, Jerusalem (2 min walk).

How to get to Tower of David by public transport?

The nearest stations to Tower of David:

Bus

Hativat Yerushalayim/Yitshak Kariv • Lines: 231 (3 min walk)
Jaffa Gate (3 min walk)