Schneller Orphanage, Heritage site and orphanage in Jerusalem, Israel
The Schneller Orphanage spans across 150 acres, featuring dormitories, workshops, a flour mill, bakery, printing press, and laundry facilities within its compound.
Founded in 1860 by Johann Ludwig Schneller, this German Protestant institution operated until 1940 when British authorities converted it into military barracks during World War II.
The institution provided education and vocational training in trades such as tailoring, carpentry, and painting to orphaned children from Palestine, Syria, Egypt, and Germany.
The former orphanage complex now houses educational facilities, including a girls' school and police training area, following its closure as a military base in 2008.
Archaeological excavations at the site revealed remains of a Jewish settlement from the Second Temple period and an ancient Roman bathhouse beneath the orphanage grounds.
Location: Jerusalem District
Inception: 1860
Architects: Johann Ludwig Schneller
Address: רח' מלכי ישראל 34
GPS coordinates: 31.79075,35.21266
Latest update: May 11, 2025 20:44
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