St. Mary Magdalene Temple
Gethsemane Convent, Jerusalem, Israel | P.O. Box 19239
Description:
The Church of St. Mary Magdalene is an Orthodox church located in Jerusalem. It was built and consecrated in 1888 by the Orthodox imperial community of Palestine. Built in memory of Maria Alexandrovna, Russian Empress.
The building has Russian temple architecture, which refers to the Moscow spirit. The facade of the temple in light colors, built of white marble. It is decorated with 7 gilded domes and a small bell tower with an iconostasis. On the altar you can see Mary Magdalene.
The attraction can be reached by bus number 99, as well as by walking from the Lion's Gate bypassing St. Stephen's Church and the Church of All Nations.