German Colony of Jerusalem

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The German Colony of Jerusalem (Hebrew: מושבה גרמנית) was one of several settlements known as "German Colonies" built in the Holy Land by members of the Temple Society at the second half of the 19th century. The colony was built in the form of a typical German village of the period, however, unlike a typical German village, the houses of the German Colony of Jerusalem were built of the local stone (and not of wood and bricks).

It is today an upscale neighborhood, whose main street, Emek Refaim, is the location of many cafe's, eateries, and shoppes.

[edit] Buildings of Architectural importance

  • The Communal Building
  • The Millers House
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