THE SCHNELLER COMPOUND

It is an island of peace and tranquility that is only minutes from the bustling streets and alleyways of Jerusalem. On a hill towering over the oldest neighborhoods of an ancient city, amongst the tall trees and chirping birds that can be heard despite the area’s serenity, is a rare remnant near 20-acre piece of land that has been conserved over time in its original magnificent state. That is the Schneller Compound. This conserved jewel for over 150 years is protected and separated by a wall that also creates an island of serenity and peace just feet from the hustle and bustle just beyond its perimeter.

The complex which served as a well-known military base separated this nature preserve from the modern-day development of Geulah and its environs over the years. It created a contrast of the crowded living conditions versus the spacious green surroundings with tall trees inside the walls. It was this contrast that prompted the city planners and municipal authorities to designate the Schneller Complex as a unique and beautiful historical landmark.