Motza
Motza, also Mozah or Motsa, is a neighbourhood on the western edge of Jerusalem. It is located in the Judaean Mountains, 600 metres above sea level, connected to Jerusalem by the Jerusalem–Tel Aviv highway, Highway 16, and the winding mountain road to Har Nof.
- Village
- …lies at an elevation of around 590 metres (1,940 feet)
- Description: neighbourhood of West Jerusalem
- Also known as“Lower Motsa”“Mosa”“Mōtsā”“Motsa Tahtit”“Moẕa”“Moẕa Taẖtit”“Mozah”
Places of Interest
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The old synagogue in Motza
The Old Motza Synagogue is Jewish congregation and…
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Valley
Emeq HaArazim is a valley in the Judean Mountains of Israel.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Har Nof and Motza Illit.
Motza
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Latitude
31.79279° or 31° 47′ 34″ north
Longitude
35.16851° or 35° 10′ 7″ east
Open location code
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Arabic to Yiddish—“Motza” goes by many names.
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