Nablus

Worth seeing in and around Nablus

10 places within 25 km that the world writes about, in the order of how widely: the ones a visitor has heard of first, then the ones only a local would name.

1. 01
   Mount Gerizim

   Mount Gerizim is one of two mountains near the Palestinian city of Nablus and the biblical city of Shechem, located in the north of Palestine's West Bank. It forms the southern side of the valley in which Nablus is situated, the northern side being formed by Mount Ebal.

   2.7 km · mountain in Judea and Samaria Area, Palestine · Wikipedia
2. 02
   Joseph's Tomb

   Joseph's Tomb is a funerary monument located in Balata village at the eastern entrance to the valley that separates Mounts Gerizim and Ebal, 300 m northwest of Jacob's Well, on the outskirts of the West Bank city of Nablus. It has been venerated throughout the ages by Samaritans, for whom it is the second holiest site; by Jews; by Christians; and by Muslims, some of whom view it as the location of a local sheikh, Yusef al-Dwaik or Dawiqat, who died in the 18th century.

   2.5 km · funerary monument in Shechem · Wikipedia
3. 03
   Mount Ebal

   Mount Ebal is one of the two mountains near the city of Nablus in the West Bank, and forms the northern side of the valley in which Nablus is situated, the southern side being formed by Mount Gerizim. The mountain is one of the highest peaks in the West Bank and rises to 935 m above sea level, some 60 m higher than Mount Gerizim.

   1.9 km · mountain in the immediate vicinity of the city of Nablus in the West Bank · Wikipedia
4. 04
   An-Najah National University

   An-Najah National University is a non-governmental public university governed by a board of trustees in Nablus, West Bank, Palestine. The university has 22,000 students and 300 professors in 19 faculties.

   1.5 km · University in State of Palestine · Wikipedia
5. 05
   Great Mosque of Nablus

   The Great Mosque of Nablus is the oldest and largest mosque in the city of Nablus, in the State of Palestine. It was originally built as a Byzantine church and was converted into a mosque during the early Islamic era.

   900 m · mosque in Palestine · Wikipedia
6. 06
   An-Nasr Mosque

   An-Nasr Mosque is a mosque located in Nablus, Palestine. It is situated in the central square of the Old City of Nablus and is donned as the "symbol of Nablus".

   300 m · Mosque in Nablus, Palestine · Wikipedia
7. 07
   Al-Khadra Mosque

   The Al-Khadra Mosque also known as Hizn Sidna Yaq'ub Mosque, is a mosque situated on the lower slopes of Mount Gerizim in the southwestern quarter of the Old City of Nablus in the West Bank of the State of Palestine.

   1.4 km · mosque in Nablus, West Bank, Palestine · Wikipedia
8. 08
   Nabi Yahya Mosque

   The Nabi Yahya Mosque is a mosque containing the traditional tomb of Yahya in Sebastia, Nablus. The mosque also reputedly contains the tombs of the prophets Elisha and Obadiah.

   8.7 km · Mosque in Sebastia, Nablus, West Bank · Wikipedia
9. 09
   Tell Balata

   Tell Balata is an archaeological site in the West Bank near Nablus, Palestine, that includes the remains of an ancient Canaanite city, associated since 1913 with the Biblical city of Shechem. The built-up area of Balata, a Palestinian village and suburb of Nablus, covers about one-third of the tell, and overlooks a vast plain to the east.

   2.2 km · site of an ancient Canaanite/Israelite city in the West Bank · Wikipedia
10. 10
    Nablus Football Stadium

    The Nablus Football Stadium is a football stadium in Nablus, Palestine. It has a capacity of 30,000.

    1 km · football stadium in Nablus, Palestine · Wikipedia

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What Wikivoyage says to see

1. 01
   The Old City

   This is a charming area filled with winding narrow streets and small shops selling all kinds of foods, clothing, and trinkets.

2. 02
   Jacob's Well

   The spot where it is believed that a Samaritan woman offered a drink from the well to Jesus and he then revealed to her that he was the Messiah (John 4:5), is located here.

3. 03
   Mount Gerizim

   Check for the hours, as this place does not seem to be open all the time.

4. 04
   Monastery of Bir

   Seen from all over Nablus, this monastery offers a great from above Nablus.

5. 05
   Joseph's Tomb

   In the eastern part of the city is a Muslim and Jewish holy site; however, it closes sporadically and it may not be possible to visit.

6. 06
   Tell Balata Archaeological Park

   Tell Balata archaeological site, near Nablus, the site contains the remains of a Middle Bronze Age city with a massive fortification wall (ca.

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Things to do

Climb Mount Gerizim or Mount Ebal on either side of Nablus for a beautiful view of the city. A small Samaritan community, one of only two left in the world, resides atop Mt. Gerizim, and you can get a look at their temple on the mountaintop.

1. 01
   Hammam

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Where to eat

Kunafa/Knafeh (sugary couscous pastry on top of melted goat cheese) is one of the most popular Palestinian treats. Nablus residents boast that Kunafa Nablusy is the best in Palestine, and no trip to Nablus is complete without it.

1. 01
   Al-Aqsa Pastry
2. 02
   Abu Salha Sweets
3. 03
   Abu Salha Sweets

   Another highly rated place in Nablus for the delicious kunafa/kenafeh.

4. 04
   Cafe Ward Alsham

   Real Regional Cuisine about 200 NIS for a big family plate.

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Getting to Nablus

Airports

Ben Gurion (TLV), 42 km · Marka International (Amman Civil) (ADJ), 74 km · Queen Alia (AMM), 89 km

• Tel Aviv → Nablus

  47 km · quickest by road, 1h 19m · ₪19–25
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• Amman → Nablus

  71 km · quickest by road, 3h 11m · JD5–7
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• Damascus → Nablus

  173 km · quickest by road, 4h 40m · $22–30
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