Sites in the Quarter

The Nea Church, known also as the Church of Mary, Mother of God, was built by Byzantine Emperor Justinian in the middle of the 6th century AD. The dimensions of the church were immense: 116 meters long and 52 meters wide. The remains of this huge church were revealed in archeological excavations, managed by Professor Nahman Avigad after the reunification of the city in 1967. Among the findings was an inscription to Justanian.

An alley from Nahman Street, adjacent to Batei Mahse Square

Advanced coordination only (Keys to the basement door are available from JQDC)

Remnants of the church are located in Resurrection Park, next to the Turkish battlements – adjacent to the road that leads from the Jewish Quarter to the Western Wall. More impressive findings are to be found in the cellar of a new house, built after 1967 in the Jewish Quarter, situated adjacent to Batei Mahse Square, to the north.

Parking: Mount Zion car park, the Jewish Quarter car park, the Karta (Mamila) car park adjacent to the Jaffa Gate. Public Transport: Egged bus lines: 38 (minibus) to the Jewish Quarter car park, or line 1,2 to the Western Wall