The Jewish Cemetery on the Mount of Olives, including the Silwan necropolis, is the most ancient and most important Jewish cemetery in Jerusalem. Burial on the Mount of Olives started some 3,000 years ago in the days of the First Temple, and continues to this day. The cemetery contains anywhere between 70,000 and 150,000 tombs from various periods, including the tombs of famous figures in Jewish history.
Mount of Olives Cemetery Tours and Tickets
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The Jewish Cemetery on the Mount of Olives, including the Silwan necropolis, is the most ancient and most important Jewish cemetery in Jerusalem. Burial on the Mount of Olives started some 3,000 years ago in the days of the First Temple, and continues to this day. The cemetery contains anywhere between 70,000 and 150,000 tombs from various periods, including the tombs of famous figures in Jewish history.
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- The historic cemetery is an important part of any Judaism-focused tour of Jerusalem.
- A guided tour allows you to absorb the historic and religious significance within the cemetery.
- The cemetery is on a steep hillside, so make the route through the tombs easier by starting at the Mount of Olives overlook and walking down to the Old City.
- The Mount of Olives Information Center can help you locate specific graves in the cemetery.
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Accessibility for wheels
- Can have severe slope, cobblestones, and/or gravel
- Hilly area
- Not accessible for wheelchair and Electric scooters
- Only with assistance
- Special Parking
- Access with Portable Ramp
- Bathroom: Too narrow for wheelchair
- Wide doors >= 75 cm and < 90 cm
- Exhibit height - 1
Access for Seniors
- Access with Portable Ramp
- Recommended time for visit 1 hour
- Recommended time for visit 2 hours
Access for Visually Impaired
- Braille description
- Place has Special Guide Service
- Service animals permitted
Overall, the Mount of Olives Cemetery is not very accessible for people with disabilities and seniors with mobility issues. Some facilities like special parking and portable ramps are available, but the terrain is hilly with uneven paths, and several places have no wheelchair access. There are no significant facilities for hearing and visually impaired visitors, creating a barrier for these individuals.
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Last updated by Last Romantic: 6/26/2020