Khalidi Library, Historic library in Old City, East Jerusalem.
The Khalidi Library holds 1,263 manuscripts in Arabic, Persian, and Ottoman Turkish languages within a restored Mamluk building from 1389.
Established in 1900 by Haj Raghib al Khalidi, this institution became the first Arab public library through private initiative in Ottoman Palestine.
The collection features texts from the 12th century onward, covering Hanafi jurisprudence, Islamic sciences, and extensive Khalidi family documentation.
Located 150 yards from al Haram al Sharif, the library provides research assistance, manuscript digitization services, and on-site study spaces.
The collection includes presentation copies called makrumahs and contains the largest private assembly of medieval manuscripts in Jerusalem.
Location: East Jerusalem
Inception: 1900
Website: http://khalidilibrary.org/indexe.html
GPS coordinates: 31.77686,35.23269
Latest update: March 7, 2025 20:38
Tiferet Yisrael Synagogue
169 m
Aelia Capitolina
204 m
Old City of Jerusalem
141 m
The Temple Institute
158 m
Robinson's Arch
214 m
Wilson's Arch
141 m
Burnt House
141 m
Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls
168 m
Warren's Gate
184 m
Broad Wall
115 m
Israelite Tower
95 m
שוק העיר העתיקה בירושלים
192 m
Gate of the Chain
164 m
The Herodian Quarter
192 m
Ohel Yitzchak Synagogue
165 m
Yeshivat Aderet Eliyahu
182 m
Palais de la dame Tunshuq
156 m
Synagogue karaïte Anan Ben David
174 m
Menahem Zion Synagogue
171 m
בית המערבים
100 m
Ṭashtamuriyya
206 m
בית הכנסת ציון המצוינת
182 m
Ariel, Centre pour l'histoire de Jérusalem dans le premier temple
108 m
Danon House
185 m
מוזיאון המקדש
212 m
Bab al-Silsila minaret
170 m
Davidson Center
202 m
Chapel of St. John (Johanniterkapelle) Lutheran Church of the Redeemer
215 mReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes