Shaare Zedek old building, Jerusalem

The stone building features traditional German architectural elements with local Jerusalem influences, incorporating high ceilings and large windows for natural light.

German architect Theodor Sandel designed this structure in 1897, marking the establishment of the first Jewish hospital outside Jerusalem's Old City walls.

The building represents a fusion of European medical standards with Middle Eastern construction methods, reflecting Jerusalem's late 19th-century development.

Located at 161 Jaffa Road, the structure maintains its original exterior appearance while serving as a protected historical landmark.

The building's cemetery, established during the 1948 siege, contains the graves of several notable Jerusalem rabbis and the hospital's founding director.

Location: Jerusalem

Inception: 1890s

Architects: Theodor Sandel

Address: רח' יפו 161

GPS coordinates: 31.78680,35.20847

Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:32