The museum, is open in part, the multimedia section presents a very exciting immersive installation that traces the entire history of the city. Very recommended for those who want an introduction to the complex history of Jerusalem.
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 44 traveler reviews"A great collection from the sacred places of the Holy Land"
"The best place to know the history of the Old City"
In the Flagellation Monastery along the Via Dolorosa the Franciscan Fathers manage the oldest museum in Jerusalem. There are at the moment two sections installed in the oldest part of the building, including remains dated back to Herodian, Roman, Byzantine and Early Islamic periods.
"Christ’s Whipping"
Very interesting grouping of period artifacts and architecture. On the Via Dolorosa 1200 feet inside Lion’s Gate, traveling inward on right.