Christian Holy Sites
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The Armenian Church is ancient. The church is located in the Armenian Quarter, which was built as a monastery and serves as the abode of the Armenian patriarchate of... Read more
This is a Catholic nunnery, housing a hospice and an international learning center. Its construction was completed in 1860. The convent was founded by the converted Jew Alphonse Ratisbonne,... Read more
The Russian Church named after Alexander Nevsky was built between the years 1896-1903. Alexander Nevsky was a Russian military leader who lived during the 13th century. Due to his... Read more
This compound contains two interesting sites: Saint Anne’s Church, which stands on the right side and its entrance is free of charge, and the Pool of Bethesda- an archeological... Read more
This is a wide compound, housing the representative of the Vatican in the Holy Land, the Latin patriarch. The compound houses the Patriarchate offices, an impressive cathedral, and also... Read more
This place serves as the abode of the representative of the Greek Catholic Patriarchate (which is situated in Damascus), as well as housing a church and a hospice. The... Read more
On both sides of the alley stands the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate, the oldest of Jerusalem’s Patriarchates. Its flags can be seen waving from the alley’s vantage point. These are... Read more
The Armenian Quarter is the smallest among Jerusalem’s Quarters, and it is actually an ancient monastery and the abode of the Armenian Patriarchate. The origin of the Armenians is... Read more
The place where Jesus was crucified, buried & resurrected is the holiest of sites for Catholics. Read more
A popular Protestant pilgrimage destination, the tomb is a quiet place, perfect for reflection. Read more
The Stations of the Cross are 14 points along the Way of the Cross in the Old City leading from the Church Read more
The traditional site where Jesus of Nazareth was born Read more
The Church of St. Anne is located near the Lion's Gate in the Muslim Quarter of the Old City Read more
The Room of the Last Supper, also called the Cenacle, is where Jesus and his disciples shared their last meal before the crucifixion, according to Christian tradition. It is... Read more
About the Via Dolorosa Via Dolorosa is a 15 minutes multimedia installation that utilizes sound, video, animation and lights to take visitors back in time through the history of Jerusalem, from the Herodian period... Read more
The site includes the seat of the Archbishop, three churches and a large well from the Byzantine period. Read more
A Russian church named after a Russian commander who was martyred. A patron of Czar Alexander III. Within the site are impressive archeological remains from the Roman and Byzantine... Read more
A main center of Christianity, the Christian Quarter in the Old City is filled with a variety of churches, some many centuries-old, including the renowned Church of the Holy... Read more
Mount Zion, a hill just outside the walls on the southern end of the Old City. Among the important sites and landmarks on Mount Zion are the Room of... Read more
Situated a few minutes' walk from the Damascus gate to the Old City, St. George's Cathedral, established in 1899, is the center of the Episcopal Diocese in Jerusalem. Read more