German Colony, Jerusalem

German Colony
Hebrew: המושבה הגרמנית
Neighborhood of Jerusalem
Cremieux Street
Interactive map of German Colony
Country Israel
DistrictJerusalem District
CityJerusalem
Foundation1873
Founded byGerman Templer Society
Population
 (2017)
 • Total
1,930

The German Colony (Hebrew: המושבה הגרמנית, HaMoshava HaGermanit) is a neighborhood in Jerusalem, established in the second half of the 19th century as a German Templer colony in Palestine. Today "the Moshava", as it is popularly known, is an upscale neighborhood bisected by Emek Refaim Street, an avenue lined with trendy shops, restaurants and cafes.

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