Jerusalem

About Jerusalem

Population

865,721 in city

Size

126 km² (49 mi²)

Altitude

757 m

Jerusalem is Israel's capital city, and one of the most ancient and historically important cities on Earth. It is considered holy to the three major monotheistic religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam. The city is divided into four quarters, and is known for its Old City with the Wailing Wall and the golden Dome of the Rock, built on the Temple Mount.

Metro Cities

Abu Ghosh, Beit Shemesh, Givat Ze'ev, Har Adar, Jerusalem, Ma'ale Adumim, Mevaseret Zion, Telz Stone, Tzur Hadasa

No. of Buildings

No.	Current status
591	All Buildings
379	existing
87	under construction
122	planned
2	unbuilt
1	demolished

Tallest Buildings

#	Building	Height	Year
1	Holyland Tower 1	397 ft	2009
2	Vert Jerusalem Hotel	308 ft	1973
3	Savyon View	302 ft	2021
4	J Tower	302 ft	2018
5	Seidof Tower	279 ft	2012

Building types

No.	Type
340	high-rise building
184	low-rise building
28	skyscraper
11	church
7	synagogue
5	observation tower
3	monument
2	stadium
2	mosque
2	subterranean building
2	windmill
1	mast (framework)
1	guard tower
1	clock/bell tower
1	fountain
1	bridge

Other buildings

No.	Type
13	Famous buildings
20	Buildings with construction images