I loved the Garden area and the trees dating to biblical times (the roots!). Was an inspiring place to read scripture and visit the nearby Gethsemane Church, which was amazing as we saw the stone and were able to touch it. Plenty of space, nicely managed for peak season.
The Garden of Olives – Gethsemane
Located at the foot of the Mount of Olives, the Garden of Gethsemane is the site where Jesus prayed and his disciples slept, according to Christian tradition, and subsequently became an important pilgrimage site. In addition to its religious significance, a scientific study has shown that the olive trees in the garden are some of the oldest in the world approximately 2,000 years old.
The site can be very very crowded during the morning times so is it recommended either to arrive the closest possible to its opening hours of in the afternoon. From the Garden of Gethsemane you enter the Church of All Nations.
Visiting hours
Daily from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm and 2:30 to 5:00 pm
Sunday and Thursday the Grotto of Gethsemane closes at 4:00 pm
You can get more information about Mass and holidays on the official website.
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A beautiful garden with history on the slope of the Mount of Olives, next to a very impressive Church of All Nations.
“Morning Devotion in the Garden!”
Amazing morning in the Garden of Gethsemane! The smell of Rosemary will forever remind me of my time there!