German Colony, Jerusalem

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.

German Colony
Hebrew: המושבה הגרמנית
Neighborhood of Jerusalem
Cremieux Street
Country Israel
DistrictJerusalem District
CityJerusalem
Foundation1873
Founded byGerman Templer Society
Population
 (2017)
  Total1,930
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