Ptolemaic Baris, Jerusalem

#316 among attractions in Jerusalem

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The Ptolemaic Baris was a citadel maintained by Ptolemaic Egypt during its rule of Jerusalem in the 3rd century BC. Described by only a few ancient sources, no archaeological remains of the citadel have been found and much about it remains a matter of conjecture. ()

Local name: הבירה התלמית Coordinates: 31°46'48"N, 35°14'5"E

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הַר הַבַּיִת‎ (har habayit)Jerusalem Israel

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Ptolemaic Baris – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Temple Mount, Dome of the Rock, Pool of Bethesda, Golden Gate.

~810 ftSE
Hilltop compound of religious sites
Temple Mount, Jerusalem
4 min walk • The Temple Mount, a site of profound historical and religious significance, stands prominently in the Old City of Jerusalem, Israel. This ancient elevated platform, revered by Jews, Christians, and Muslims alike, has been a focal point of worship and conflict for...
~750 ftS
Islamic shrine housing Foundation Stone
Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem
4 min walk • The Dome of the Rock, an iconic shrine located in the heart of Jerusalem, is a revered landmark that holds profound significance for both the city and the world. This stunning piece of architecture, completed in 691 CE, is not only one of the oldest Islamic structures...
~680 ftNE
Archaeological site, Ruins, Church
Pool of Bethesda, Jerusalem
4 min walk • Nestled within the storied city of Jerusalem, the Pool of Bethesda stands as a testament to millennia of history, both sacred and secular. This archaeological site, once a place of healing and miracle according to Christian tradition, has attracted pilgrims...
~830 ftSE
City gate
Golden Gate, Jerusalem
5 min walk • The Golden Gate, known in Hebrew as Sha'ar Harachamim (Gate of Mercy), is a storied city gate that stands as a testament to the ancient and religious history of Jerusalem, Israel. This eastern gate, situated in the historic walls surrounding the Old City, is the oldest...
~770 ftS
Temple
Solomon's Temple, Jerusalem
4 min walk • Solomon's Temple, also known as the First Temple, was the first Temple in Jerusalem, according to the Hebrew Bible. It was built during Solomon's reign over the United Kingdom of Israel and was fully constructed by c. 957 BCE.
~680 ftW
Church, Historic walking areas, Romanesque revival architecture
Church of Our Lady of the Spasm, Jerusalem
4 min walk • The Church of Our Lady of Sorrows, or the Church of Sorrows of Mary also called the Armenian Chapel of Our Lady of the Spasm, is an Armenian Catholic church building in the Old City of Jerusalem erected in 1881.
~680 ftW
Church, Hostel, Cafe
Church of the Holy Family, Jerusalem
4 min walk • The Church of the Holy Family also known as the Chapel of the Holy Family, is a Catholic church building located in the Austrian Hospice in the Old City of Jerusalem.
~660 ftS
Temple
Dome of the Prophet, Jerusalem
4 min walk • The Dome of the Prophet, also known as the Dome of the Messenger and the Dome of Muhammed is a free-standing dome in the northern Al-Haram Al-Sharif in Jerusalem.
~550 ftS
Synagogue
Little Western Wall, Jerusalem
3 min walk • The Little Western Wall, also known as HaKotel HaKatan, the Small Kotel, and the Kleiner Koisel is a Jewish religious site located in the Muslim Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem near the Iron Gate to the Temple Mount.
~420 ftW
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Natural history museum
Church of Ecce Homo, Jerusalem
3 min walk • The Convent of the Sisters of Zion is a Roman Catholic convent of the Congregation of Notre-Dame de Sion, located near the eastern end of the Via Dolorosa in the Old City of Jerusalem. The convent was built in 1857 by Marie-Alphonse Ratisbonne.
~760 ftNE
Medieval church with notable acoustics
Church of Saint Anne, Jerusalem
4 min walk • The Church of Saint Anne is a French Roman Catholic church and French national domain located at before start of the Via Dolorosa, between the Lions' Gate and of the Second Station of the Cross, in the Muslim Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ptolemaic Baris?

Nearby attractions include Church of the Flagellation, Jerusalem (1 min walk), Church of the Condemnation, Jerusalem (2 min walk), Struthion Pool, Jerusalem (2 min walk), Convent of the Sisters of Zion, Jerusalem (3 min walk).

How to get to Ptolemaic Baris by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ptolemaic Baris:

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To go to jordan (8 min walk)
HaNevi'im Terminal • Lines: 231 (10 min walk)