Places worth the detour in Hebron

10 places worth going out of your way for lie within 12 km of Hebron, Palestine, across 4 kinds of detour; churches, temples & shrines are the largest group (6). Best known: Cavern of the Patriarchs. 9 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.

Sacred sites6 Nature & landscapes2 Parks & cemeteries1 Museums & culture1

All 10, ranked 10

Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.

1.Cavern of the Patriarchs

Nature & landscapes · Renowned

Series of caves located in the heart of the old city of Hebron

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2.Abraham's Oak Holy Trinity Monastery

Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem

Church in Hebron, Palestine

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3.Oak of Mamre

Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem

Venerated site in the West Bank

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4.Al-Jawali Mosque

Sacred sites · 14th century · Hidden gem

Mosque in Hebron, Palestine

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5.Abraham Avinu Synagogue

Sacred sites · 16th century · Hidden gem

Synagogue in the city of Hebron

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6.Old Jewish Cemetery, Hebron

Parks & cemeteries · Hidden gem

Ancient Jewish Cemetery in Hebron

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7.Al-Omari Mosque, Dura

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Mosque in Dura, Hebron, West Bank, Palestine

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8.Sheikh Ali al-Bakka Mosque

Sacred sites · 13th century · Hidden gem

Mosque in Hebron, West Bank, Palestine

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9.Ibn Othman Mosque, Hebron

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

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10.Hebron University Museum

Museums & culture · Hidden gem

Hebron University Archaeological Museum

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