Giv'at Shemesh
This little upland hamlet near Beit Shemesh, home to a striking stone Catholic monastery dedicated to the Regina Palaestinae, its terraced courtyard and crowned statue making it a quiet destination for religious and historical visitors.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population64
- Nearest water from center 0.2 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.0 km1.2 mi
Giv'at Shemesh: quick answers
Where is Giv'at Shemesh?
Giv'at Shemesh is in Israel, about 27 km17 miles in a straight line from East Jerusalem.
How do you get to Giv'at Shemesh?
The nearest airport is Tel Aviv (TLV), about 46 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Giv'at Shemesh?
The warmest month is August, averaging 27°C80°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 12°C53°F. The wettest month is January, with about 62 mm2.4 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Giv'at Shemesh?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 place of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Giv'at Shemesh?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Ness Ziona, Ariel and Giv‘at Shmuel.