Allenby Square

The square features an enduring British cenotaph monument that stands three meters tall with inscriptions commemorating the capture of Jerusalem in 1917.

Field Marshal Edmund Allenby conducted the formal British surrender ceremony outside Jaffa Gate, entering Jerusalem on foot to show respect for the city.

The location serves as a central gathering point where residents participate in markets, social events, and community activities throughout the year.

Multiple public transportation routes intersect at the square, providing direct access to main neighborhoods and landmarks across Jerusalem.

Kitchen sergeants from the British Army received the initial surrender of Jerusalem from Palestinian Mayor Hussein Salim Al Husseiny in December 1917.

Location: Jerusalem

Address: רוממה הישנה (מפגש הרחובות הצבי, האור, תורה מציון ורוממה)

GPS coordinates: 31.78968,35.20409

Latest update: March 4, 2025 08:34