Mount Herzl
Jerusalem, Israel
Herzl Boulevard, Mount Herzl, Jerusalem, Israel
GRAVE
VISITOR INFORMATION
The Mount Herzl operator lists grounds entry 8 a.m.–6:45 p.m. June–August and 8 a.m.–4:45 p.m. September–May; Fridays and holiday eves close at 12:45 p.m. Some state ceremonies close the site. Herzl’s grave and Golda Meir’s grave are separate stops; the Herzl Museum requires advance booking.
The operator lists grounds access June–August 8 a.m.–6:45 p.m., September–May 8 a.m.–4:45 p.m.; Friday and holiday eves 8 a.m.–12:45 p.m. Closed on Yom Kippur and certain state events.
Consider March–May or October–November for more comfortable weather; confirm current access and visiting hours.
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About Mount Herzl
Mount Herzl contains the graves of Theodor Herzl and Golda Meir in different areas of Israel’s national cemetery.
The World Zionist Organization oversees development and maintenance of the site; the graves and memorial spaces remain in use for state ceremonies.
History happened here at Mount Herzl
Herzl was reinterred in Jerusalem in 1949 as the site became a national memorial.
Golda Meir is buried in the Great Leaders plot, separate from Herzl’s grave.
PEOPLE WHO DIED HERE
PEOPLE AT REST HERE
Theodor Herzl
Golda Meir
EXTERNAL LINKS
World Zionist Organization, Mount Herzl and grounds hours: https://www.herzl.org.il/index.php?cs=3014&dir=site&page=content
Knesset, Golda Meir burial: https://m.knesset.gov.il/EN/About/Pages/golda.aspx
Map coordinates: https://mapcarta.com/12935238