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Kidron Valley

Kidron Valley

The Kidron Valley is a valley located east of the Old City of Jerusalem. It is a site of historical and biblical significance, characterized by its geography and ancient monuments. Travelers visit the area to see the archaeological sites and the landscape, which occasionally features a flowing stream during the rainy season.

Getting There

The valley is accessible from the eastern edge of the Old City. From the city center, visitors can reach the valley on foot or via short taxi rides, typically taking 10 to 20 minutes depending on the starting point and pedestrian traffic.

Duration of Visit

Depending on whether you are walking the length of the valley or visiting specific monuments, allow 2 to 4 hours to explore the area.

When to Visit

The valley can become crowded during peak tourist seasons and religious holidays. Visiting during the rainy season allows you to see the stream in the valley bed. Early morning or late afternoon is generally preferred to avoid the midday heat.

Nearby Attractions

The valley is situated close to several historical and religious sites that can be combined into one itinerary:

  • Tomb of Absalom: 0km
  • Church of All Nations: 0.3km
  • Church of Mary Magdalene: 0.3km
  • Gethsemane: 0.3km

Updated September 9, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

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Tomb of Absalom

Heritage & monuments

Tomb of Absalom

Absalom's Tomb is an ancient tomb in the Kidron Valley, carved entirely out of solid rock, staircase included. Standing 18.5 meters tall, it lets visitors admire both its scale and its intricate carving.

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Church of All Nations

Temples & religious sites

Church of All Nations

A Catholic church next to the Garden of Gethsemane on the Mount of Olives. It houses the rock where Jesus is said to have prayed before his arrest, drawing a steady stream of pilgrims.

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Church of Mary Magdalene

Temples & religious sites

Church of Mary Magdalene

This Eastern Orthodox church sits on the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem, facing the Garden of Gethsemane across the Kidron Valley. Its quiet hillside setting offers a peaceful sense of pilgrimage.

0.3 km away
Gethsemane

Parks & gardens

Gethsemane

Gethsemane is a garden on the western slope of the Mount of Olives, facing the Kidron Valley, said to be where Jesus often went with his disciples to pray. It is also known as the place where he prayed one last time and was arrested after the Last Supper.

0.3 km away
Al-Aqsa Mosque

Temples & religious sites

Al-Aqsa Mosque

Al-Aqsa Mosque, with its silver dome, stands at the southern end of the Temple Mount and is counted among Islam's three holiest sites alongside Mecca and Medina. Built in the 8th century, it is a storied structure that also bears the marks of the Crusader era.

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Moriah

Nature

Moriah

An ancient mountainous region mentioned in the Old Testament, said to be where Abraham was called to sacrifice Isaac. In Judaism, it is identified with the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, site of Solomon's Temple.

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