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Al-Aqsa Mosque, Israel

From series “Top Surviving Artifacts of Muslim Civilization”
Year: 7 century.

In Jerusalem on the Temple Mount, there is another great Muslim shrine - the Al-Aqsa Mosque. This mosque is not distinguished by its impressive scale and luxury of decoration, but for the adherents of the Muslim religion, it is a permanent symbol of faith. The founder of the mosque is Caliph Umar, its construction was completed in the middle of the 7th century. According to the legend, before the ascension to Allah, the Prophet Muhammad prayed on the place where today the mosque is located. At the same time, up to 5,000 believers can pray in the walls of this mosque, which is crowned by a huge dome of lead.

Al-Aqsa Mosque, Israel Over the years, the oldest mosque witnessed many outstanding historical events, in 1099 the Crusaders converted it to their headquarters, and later to the church. The status of the mosque was sacred only during the reign of Salah ad-Din. The ancient mosque has a lot of amazing features, according to one of the ancient traditions, it was just the site of the mosque where the Prophet Suleiman was buried. During the reign of the Roman Empire, a real dump in was located on site of the modern mosque. It was just Caliph Umar, who ordered to clear these territories of rubbish.

Within the walls of the mosque, many believers discover new truths, once in the walls of this mosque the famous scholar Abu Hamid Al-Ghazali wrote his greatest book, Ihya Ulum ad-Din. A number of tragic events are connected with the history of the mosque's existence, one of the last tragedies occurred in 1969. Entered into the mosque, the Australian Zionist committed a fire, which caused a very severe fire, only miraculously relics, which were kept in the mosque, were not harmed. Next - Kaaba


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Car rental office: 'Sixt car rental' is located in 1.01 km ( on the map).
Fuel station: 'Rockefeller Paz' in 0.85 km
Parking: 'Giv'ati Parking Lot' in 0.21 km
Police station: 'Jerusalem Regional Police Headquarters' in 1.41 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Simcha Hall at the Kotel' in 0.22 km
Railway station: 'Jerusalem-Malha' in 5.49 km

Nearest airports:
 »  Ben Gurion Airport TLV - in 42 km
 »  Mendez Airport MZD - in 51 km
 »  Sde Dov Airport SDV - in 56 km
 »  Queen Alia Airport AMM - in 71 km
 »  Marka International Airport ADJ - in 74 km
 Cities nearby

Best hotels near Al-Aqsa Mosque

New Imperial Hotel

Located in 0 km from Al-Aqsa Mosque
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Rooms: 50
All rooms come with a flat-satellite screen TV and a balcony. Complete with a refrigerator, the dining area also has an electric kettle. Private … More: photo, rates and booking
Shamai Suites Jerusalem

Located in 1 km from Al-Aqsa Mosque
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Rooms: 15
Each apartment is air conditioned and features a laptop-sized safe and flat-screen TV with cable channels. The kitchenette includes a microwave, … More: photo, rates and booking
Levy Apartments

Located in 2 km from Al-Aqsa Mosque
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Rooms: 16
All rooms and studios are modern and come with free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. The studios also feature a fully equipped kitchenette. You get fresh … More: photo, rates and booking
Royal Jerusalem

Located in 3 km from Al-Aqsa Mosque
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Rooms: 246
All rooms feature cable TV, air-conditioning, phone and a mini fridge. En-suite bathrooms provide free toiletries and a bath or shower. Full Israeli … More: photo, rates and booking

Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit

Church of All Nations
0 km - Church of All Nations
The beautiful Church of All Nations is located in the Garden of Gethsemane in Israel. It was built by a famous Italian architect in 1924. The stone is kept in the church. It is its main value. Jesus Christ was in the Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane on this stone. …
Jerusalem
2 km - Jerusalem
Jerusalem is one of the most beautiful and exciting cities in the Middle East and one of the oldest cities in the world, whose history dates back to 2800 BC. Many travelers know it as the location of priceless religious shrines. It’s visited by followers of the …
Synagogue Hasidut Belz
3 km - Synagogue Hasidut Belz
The Hasidic Belz synagogue is located in a busy neighborhood in Jerusalem. The synagogue has already acquired the status of an important city landmark, even though it was built only recently. Its construction began in 1985. It lasted 15 years. This religious monument …
The Monastery of Mar Saba
12 km - The Monastery of Mar Saba
There is the Orthodox monastery of Mar Saba In Israel, near Jerusalem. The shrine is known to many travelers as the Great Lavra of St. Sabbas the Sanctified. In appearance it resembles a powerful medieval fortress. The monastery was named after its founder and was laid …
Yeriḥo
20 km - Yeriḥo
Jericho is often called the oldest city on earth. The earliest evidence of human habitation on its territory dates back to the 10th Millennium BC. The permanent site of ancient people was founded on the site of Jericho in the pre-ceramic Neolithic era. Finds found in …
Monastery of George Khozevita
23 km - Monastery of George Khozevita
In Israel there is a building, on the road to which one is extremely complicated. It is about Gheorghe Hozevitul Monastery. This Orthodox monastery is considered one of the oldest in the world and is located on the territory of the Celt Valley, in the Jewish desert. …

Top destination around Al-Aqsa Mosque - Jerusalem

In Jerusalem tourists are traditionally interested in restaurants dedicated to home cuisine. It is believed that these are the best places to taste most delicious national dishes prepared according to old recipes. Ramho restaurant is an ideal place for quiet and secluded rest. The restaurant offers many popular national dishes at very reasonable prices. The signature dish of this restaurant is the soup with Kube meatballs, and vegetarian visitors will surely fall in love with Majedra dish, which is cooked from rice and lentils. The restaurant serves guests on weekdays only. Thanks to attractive prices and high quality of food this place has won love and respect of citizens and tourists a long time ago.

Ima restaurant dedicated to the national cuisine is an equally attractive place. The choice of meat delicacies and delicious side dishes is simply huge here. Prices for food are also very attractive - a complete dinner will cost visitors around 80 shekels. In Jerusalem tourists will find eating places of different culinary trends. Masaryk restaurant is a very famous destination for food connoisseurs. It specializes in Italian cuisine. In addition to delicious pasta with traditional sauces, visitors are offered to try a wide choice of seafood dishes. A part of the restaurant's tables is served on the terrace, which makes a meal here even more enjoyable.
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