Hebron

Temples & religious sites

Cavern of the Patriarchs

This historic religious site in Hebron is said to hold the tombs of biblical figures including Abraham. It is a place where visitors can view architecture that has been venerated by multiple religions for centuries.

Nature

Mount Nabi Yunis

Mount Nabi Yunis is the highest point in Palestine, rising 1,030 meters above sea level. It sits near the village of Halhul close to Hebron, within the Judean Mountains.

Heritage & monuments

Mamre

An ancient religious site near Hebron, known from the biblical account of Abraham pitching his tent there. It is said to mark the spot of a sacred tree and draws visitors tracing the footsteps of biblical history.

Temples & religious sites

Abraham's Oak Holy Trinity Monastery

A Russian Orthodox monastery in Hebron, built in the 20th century on the site where Abraham's Oak once stood. It's a fine place for a walk through a setting steeped in biblical stories.

Temples & religious sites

Al-Jawali Mosque

Al-Jawali Mosque stands within the Ibrahimi Mosque sanctuary in the southwest of Hebron's Old City. It's a good stop while exploring the Old City's cluster of historic sites.

Temples & religious sites

Al-Omari Mosque, Dura

This mosque stands in the town center of Dura in Hebron Governorate, valued for its long history and architectural beauty. As one of Dura's oldest mosques, it offers a sense of the region's history and faith.

Temples & religious sites

Sheikh Ali al-Bakka Mosque

This 13th-century mosque stands northwest of Hebron's old city. It has long served as a center of the surrounding district, which takes its name from the mosque itself.

Heritage & monuments

Beth-zur

Beth-zur is an ancient site in the hill country of Hebron, mentioned in both the Hebrew Bible and the writings of the historian Josephus. It was also the site of a battle in 164 BCE, making it a good place to trace ancient history.