The Rockefeller Museum
Rockefeller Archeological Museum in Jerusalem stands as a silent guardian of the region’s rich archaeological past, showcasing artifacts that span millennia.
Mary’s Well, Nazareth
Mary’s Well (or the Virgin Mary’s Fountain) is reputed to be at the site where, according to a Christian tradition associated with the apocryphal Gospel of James, Archangel Gabriel appeared to Mary, mother of Jesus, and announced the Annunciation.
The Synagogue Church
The name, “Synagogue Church,” stems from the longstanding tradition that places this very location as the site of the village synagogue during Jesus’ time.
The Convent of the Sisters of Zion
The Convent of the Sisters of Zion is a Roman Catholic establishment founded in 1857. The convent encompasses the Church of Ecce Homo, founded in 1862, also known as the Basilica of Ecce Homo.
Bethsaida: Home of Three of the Apostles
Bethsaida is the third most mentioned city in the gospels after Jerusalem and Capernaum. It is associated with several miracles performed by Jesus.
Horns of Hattin
The Horns of Hattin, an extinct volcano with twin peaks is where the Battle of Hattin was fought between the Crusaders and the Muslim Sultan Saladin on July 4, 1187. This was the main turning point in the history of the Crusades in the Holyland.
Golden Gate: A Gate for the Messiah
The Golden Gate is the only sealed gate in the Old City of Jerusalem. It is extremely important and has rich religious significance for all the three monotheistic religions.
Mount of Olives
The Mount of Olives is named after the olive groves that once blanketed its slopes. Remarkably, one can even find an olive tree there that’s believed to be over 2,000 years old. The Mountain is important to all three monotheistic faiths.
The Grotto of Gethsemane
At the Grotto of Gethsemane (or the Grotto of the Betrayal) amidst the ancient olive trees, Jesus Christ confronted his deepest fears and made peace with his fate. The place has been a pilgrimage site for devout Christians since the 4th century.