This is a significant biblical site to see but it is not as impressive as I had expected. Trip advisor requires 100 characters but there is not much to say. It was a block with some olive trees. Not very impressive to see but has a great deal of biblical significance.
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.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Based on 2826 traveler reviews“Significant site”
“Such a moving Experience”
This place was beautiful. We were able to meditate on the Gospel and see trees that were there when Christ was praying. A must see!
“Short one-way walk for photographing old olive trees”
We visited on a pilgrimage as did lots of other people. So, we walked around the perimeter of the garden, a collection of olive trees, some very old, in single file and briefly stopped for pictures. The interior of the garden is off-limits. If you are an amateur photographer, expect to have crowds and...
MoreWe visited on a pilgrimage as did lots of other people. So, we walked around the perimeter of the garden, a collection of olive trees, some very old, in single file and briefly stopped for pictures. The interior of the garden is off-limits. If you are an amateur photographer, expect to have crowds and only a few minutes to grab shots. My advice: travel light with a pocket camera or a DSRL with a zoom lens, take a lot of pictures and expect to delete the bad ones later. There is not much contrast in the trees and their leaves. Post-processing for contrast may be needed.
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