Information and Review of the Mishkenot Sha’ananim

When this complex was built in 1860 as the first Jewish neighborhood outside Jerusalem’s Old City, it stood virtually alone in the landscape. The builder, Sir Moses Montefiore, had the roof designed to imitate the tops of the nearby Old City walls, and gave it the Hebrew name peaceful dwellings (Isaiah 32:18), so the new residents would feel secure. The quarter’s landmark windmill now houses a museum dedicated to Montefiore. Nearby stands a replica of Montefiore’s carriage. Once on divided Jerusalem’s border and restored after the Six Day War, Mishkenot Sheananim is now a guesthouse for artists.

FAQ for Mishkenot Sha’ananim (National Sites;Archaeology and History in Jerusalem):

Wheelchair accessible? Yes,
Is there a parking? Yes,
Is it sutable for children? Yes.
Attraction Type: Archaeology and History, National Sites, Region: Jerusalem Area, Address: Mishkenot She’ananim neighborhood, Jerusalem (Find more National Sites;Archaeology and History in Israel: Jerusalem Area)

Mishkenot Sha’ananim Opening hours:

24/7

Features

• Accessibility: Yes
• Attraction type: National Sites;Archaeology and History
• Parking: Yes
• Suitable for children: Yes

Regions

• Jerusalem Area

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Location