The Jewish Quarter in Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel — The Middle East (West Asia)

St. Mary's Hospice of the German Knights

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 12, 2023

1. St. Mary's Hospice of the German Knights Marker

Inscription. The Order of the Teutonic Knights settled here during the Crusader Period (12th-13th centuries CE). The Order built the Church of St. Mary and a hospital, which were destroyed; and St. Mary's Hospice of the German Knights, whose ruins you see before you.
Photo caption: Remnants of the Crusader building in the Old City

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Anthropology & Archaeology.

Location. 31° 46.532′ N, 35° 13.969′ E. Marker is in Jerusalem, Jerusalem District. It is in The Jewish Quarter. It is on Misgav Ladakh Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Misgav Ladakh St 36, Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Asia,

specifically in West Asia,

in the Middle East,

in The Levant,

on the Red Sea,

in a coastal Mediterranean country,

and in the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire,

the Ottoman Empire,

a British Mandate,

and the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Crusader Market (a few steps from this marker); The Burnt House - Katros House (a few steps from this marker); Porat Yosef Yeshiva (within shouting distance of this marker); Hayei Olam (Eternal Life) Yeshiva (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lower Aqueduct (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to the Western Wall a remnant of the Temple (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); A Ritual Bath (about 150 meters away); Dung Gate (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jerusalem.

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Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 12, 2023

2. St. Mary's Hospice of the German Knights Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 9, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 291 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 9, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.