Holy Israel: City of Peace Jerusalem
Jerusalem, one of the ancient and great cities in the Middle East, is believed to have been the site of events described in the Bible.
It is a holy city for Christians, Muslims, Jews, a place of pilgrimage for believers around the world.
Jerusalem has been a cause for bloody wars and disputes many times in its history.
The city of Jerusalem is considered unique, it was here that historical events related to the formation of the three great religions took place.
Jerusalem was founded in the 4th millennium BC.
In the XI century BC. e. the city was the capital of the Kingdom of Israel, and from the X century BC. e. - Judean. After the collapse of the Roman Empire, and the power of the Byzantines, the Christianization of the city began.
Since the VII century, the city was owned by Arabs, Crusaders, Mamluks, and in 1517, Jerusalem was conquered by the Ottoman Turks, and it became part of the Ottoman Empire.
In the Old City of Jerusalem are religious and historical monuments of world importance.
The old city by way of life, architecture and religion of residents is divided into quarters: Christian, Jewish, Armenian, Muslim.
Jerusalem attractions
Church of St. Mary Magdalene in Gethsemane
Israel, as the center and foundation of Christendom, is of course famous for its churches. One of the most famous is the Church of St. Mary Magdalene in Gethsemani. It differs in that it is Orthodox, while it is quite large even in terms of the scale of Jerusalem. There is an Orthodox convent here.
The church is large, beautiful, reminiscent of our buildings of the 17th century, the main difference from ours is, of course, the landscape surrounding it: mountains of white sand, scorching sun, overseas plants. It's a beautiful garden.
Entrance is free. You can leave donations.
Church of All Nations
The Church of All Nations (also known as the Church of the Basilica of the Agony of the Lord) is a Catholic monastery built in the 20th century.
The construction was made in neo-Byzantine style by the famous builder Antonio Belucci in honor of the sufferings of the Lord.
Here, thousands of years ago, Jesus Christ performed the Gethsemane Prayer.
The church was named after 12 domes, which symbolize the unification of the countries of the world. The walls are decorated with drawings of saints, which gives a special atmosphere.
The church can be reached by bus from the main bus station of Jerusalem and then climb on foot to the Mount of Olives.
Father Noster Church
The Church of Pater Noster is a Catholic church in Jerusalem, built in honor of the prayer "Our Father". The building is a Byzantine style. This is where Jesus Christ taught right prayer to the Lord. The construction of the monastery took place from the 19th to the 20th century. Since the place is located on the Mount of Olives, there are beautiful views from there. On the walls of the rooms you can see many prayers and holy scriptures. Many times the church was destroyed and burned down, but the history was preserved.
String Bridge - Harp of David
The String Bridge, also known as the Harp of David, is a modern railway bridge on the outskirts of Tel Aviv. The bridge was built in 2008 by Spanish architect and builder Santiago Calatrava.
Thanks to glass panels, the pedestrian part offers a beautiful view of the city. It is best to walk here in the dark, because then all the rots are lit and you can see the design in all its glory.
The harp of David begins on Herzl Avenue and goes to Jaffa Street.
Temple of the Holy Sepulchre
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre is one of the greatest shrines of Christianity, built on the place where, according to Holy Scripture, Jesus Christ was crucified, buried and resurrected.
The modern complex includes a monumental Rotunda with a huge dome, the Altar of the Crucifixion on top of Golgotha, chapel, erected over the burial place of Christ, the cathedral church of the Jerusalem church Kafolicon, the underground temple of the Recreation of the Life-Creating Cross, the temple of St. Helena Equal-to-the-Apostles and several chapels.
In 1852, an agreement known as the “status quo” was adopted to divide the temple’s territory between six Christian denominations – Greek Orthodox, Roman Catholic, Syrian, Coptic, Ethiopian and Armenian – each set aside their days and hours for services.
Mount Zion
Mount Zion, which is located near the city of Jerusalem, is a symbol of the “promised land” of Jews around the world. For many centuries it has been a place of pilgrimage for Jews and some other religions.
The most important places to visit the mountain are the tomb of King David, the Assumption Monastery, and the chamber of the Holy Supper.
Olive Russian Orthodox Women's Monastery
Olive Orthodox Women's Monastery is an Orthodox Byzantine temple, built in the 19th century by Antonin Kapustin. The monastery is located on the Olive Hill, so it offers a breathtaking view of the whole of Old Jerusalem.
Inside is decorated with various icons, paintings and mosaics, and also contains many rooms for meals, a tomb and the main symbol - the stone of the Virgin Mary. The monastery is considered Russian, since it was under the possession of the Russian Archimandrite Leonid.
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Text: personalguide
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