הר הזיתים

Har HaZeisim (Mount of Olives), Jerusalem

Jerusalem · ירושלים

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Visitor experience

Practical notes from visitors — access, directions, and the condition of the site.

How to get there

Mount of Olives Jewish cemetery, Jerusalem, Israel

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The exact grave coordinates are not confirmed yet — go by the address and ask locally. We don't publish a coordinate we haven't checked.

1.The ancient Jewish cemetery on the Mount of Olives facing the Har HaBayis — in use for some 3,000 years — resting place of neviim and of many gedolim, among them the Ohr HaChaim HaKadosh.
2.A vast hillside of many sections; confirm the exact grave location and current access/security guidance locally.

Ancient, very large hillside cemetery facing the Old City; visited year-round. Confirm the exact section, access, and current security guidance locally.

Closest airports

The three nearest airports with scheduled service — tap for exact driving or transit time.

Tel Aviv (TLV)Ben Gurion International· 43 km · 26 mi straight-line· major hub
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Haifa (HFA)Haifa Airport· 116 km · 72 mi straight-line· regional
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Eilat (ETM)Ramon Airport· 230 km · 143 mi straight-line· regional
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