Terra Sancta Museum – Via Dolorosa Multimedia Experience
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 to the pilgrims of today, tracing the development of the Via Dolorosa and transformation of the city around it through the centuries.
The experience consists of 3 parts:
- A presentation of archaeological sites and relics from the Roman era of Jerusalem
- The history of Jerusalem’s development from Roman times through it’s modern urban development shown on a time lapse map
- The history of the Way of the Cross told through video and sound based on accounts of pilgrims who have visited Jerusalem throughout history
Details
Via Dolorosa is part of the the Terra Sancta Museum in the Church of the Flagellation on Via Dolorosa Street in the Old City of Jerusalem.
The installation is offered in 8 languages (English, Italian, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, Hebrew).
Booking is possible but not mandatory. Tickets are available onsite for 15 NIS.
Photos: Courtesy of Terra Sancta Museum
TripAdvisor Reviews
Based on 32 traveler reviews
A lot of people walking the Via Dolorosa seem to be in guided tour parties shuffling along after each other but if you are on your own or can return this small museum is definitely worthwhile. Modern and informative presentation (seems like it is expanding soon too) of underground ruins and archaeological finds, and...
MoreA lot of people walking the Via Dolorosa seem to be in guided tour parties shuffling along after each other but if you are on your own or can return this small museum is definitely worthwhile. Modern and informative presentation (seems like it is expanding soon too) of underground ruins and archaeological finds, and next door an excellent multimedia presentation in a room including walls from the Antonia Fortress. An additional tip: the inexpensive booklet they sell to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre was far and away the most helpful information guide I found to that confusing building.
LessI visited the Museum several times in the last months and I enjoyed its beauty and archeological collection. The warm people who welcomed me were friendly. Most of all, I really appreciated the multimedia section which shows how Jerusalem developed through its long history. I wish many visitors to come and find the time...
MoreI visited the Museum several times in the last months and I enjoyed its beauty and archeological collection. The warm people who welcomed me were friendly. Most of all, I really appreciated the multimedia section which shows how Jerusalem developed through its long history. I wish many visitors to come and find the time to discover this corner of the city!
LessIf you go to Jerusalem, you must visit this museum! In the multimedia part, you're immersed in an environment of lights, sounds, ambient noise, stories and animations. It only takes 15 minutes to visit it and will give you a short but very clear overview on the history of the Holy City (and it's...
MoreIf you go to Jerusalem, you must visit this museum! In the multimedia part, you're immersed in an environment of lights, sounds, ambient noise, stories and animations. It only takes 15 minutes to visit it and will give you a short but very clear overview on the history of the Holy City (and it's really not expensive). The archaeological part is also very interesting even if it is not completely finished. A must see.
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