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The Garden of Olives – Gethsemane

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Gethsemane, Mount of Olives, Jerusalem
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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.

Sun-Sat: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm and 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm

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“Hard to believe!”

Reviewed todayBy Gary H

Sometimes you arrive in locations which are famous for this or that. The Garden of Gethsemane is that and much more. When one thinks of the last few hours of our Lord before He willingly went to the cross, and the anguish he felt, the loneliness of it all, one can only reflect on...

Sometimes you arrive in locations which are famous for this or that. The Garden of Gethsemane is that and much more. When one thinks of the last few hours of our Lord before He willingly went to the cross, and the anguish he felt, the loneliness of it all, one can only reflect on this with awe.Being there made that event over 2000 yrs alive and relevant.

“Beautiful ”

Reviewed on October 9, 2019By Vickymomto5Dayton, Ohio

Yes this is a must see location. Having a guide read the story about Jesus and his time spent here made a huge impact on us all!

“Very crowed”

Reviewed on October 8, 2019By sansa31Oakland, California

It’s beautiful here with a beautiful church but if you only have a short time I think you can just imagine where Jesus was camping the night before he died. Would be more special if it was not so crowded . Maybe go super early or super late .

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