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You can either drive up here (and if you do, you're forewarned that the hill is steep and the roads are narrow...this is NOT an easy thing to navegate especially if you have a manual car....I rolled back so many times we finally parked the car and continued on foot), or walk up to the top where the reward is a terrific panoramic view of the Old City of Jerusalem. If you walk, make sure you have on a pair of supportive shoes because the climb is much harder than it looks. You might come across some Jerusalem Syndrome sufferers in the Garden of Gesthemane (like I did). There are shrines and churches erected in homage to Christ's last night in the garden and his betrayal. It's a peaceful escape from the chaos inside the Old Walled City, and it's interesting to contemplate the City from this distance, with the newer Jerusalem looming in the background and beyond it......your best imagination.... Leave a Comment Directions: Old City Jerusalem
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If you're exploring the Mt. of Olives, then a visit to this church is in order. "Dominus Flevit" is Latin for "The Lord Wept" and it is believed that this is the site where Jesus wept for Jerusalem (Luke 19:41). The church is small, but the view out the window from the alter toward The Old Walled City is lovely. I only wish my photo did it justice. Leave a Comment Directions: Old City Jerusalem
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According to the tradition about 2000 years ago, Jesus was standing on this hillside overlooking the Old City and was making prophesies that would change the world. However, according to the Jewish tradition, the Messiah will come (give me a break !)through the Golden Gate (or in its other name - Gate of Mercy) of the Old City and bring the resurrection of the dead in the cemetery on the Mount...
Jewish people from around the world pays thousands of Dollars just for being burried in this place and i guess you can guess now why ! Leave a Comment Directions: Old City Jerusalem
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Mount of olives (in hebrew it is Har Ha'Zeytim) is a place that is holy to all three religions (Judaism , Christianity and Islam).
The mountain is located in the east of Jerusalem.
You will find here some beautiful buildings like the church of all nations , the russian church (maria magdalena church) , dominus flevit church , the jewish cemetary that some famous people are buried here and there is a beautiful view from here.
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Located at the top of the Mt. of Olives (a hair-raising drive in first gear up the steep incline with room for one car only OR a likewise rigorous climb on foot), this hotel is a favorite among religious pilgrims (though I can't say I'd recommend it for accomodations....too much of a "group" or "cattle" feel to it).
That said, it's still probably the best spot in the area for the signature sweeping panoramic view of the Old Walled City, with the Dome of the Rock glinting in the sun behind the perimeter walls. Whenever you see a photo of the Old Walled City of Jerusalem, 99.9% of the time that photo was taken in front of this hotel.
It's definitely worth a visit to snap some of what will surely be your more amazing and favorite memories on celluloid (or digital). Leave a Comment Directions: Old City Jerusalem
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Possibly the oldest cemetery in the world, dating back to biblical times. Jewish belief holds that this is the site where the Dead will rise up first for the coming of the Messiah. Real estate is so prime here and the tombstones are so old, they're basically sitting on top of each other as you can sort of see by the corresponding photo. Leave a Comment Directions: Old City Jerusalem
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This has one of the best views of the Old City of Jerusalem. There is a great deal of significance to this place. The Mount of Olives faces the Temple Mount. It can be a long walk from certain areas of the city to get up here, especially on a hot day. You may want to take a taxi depending on where you are coming from.
The Jewish cemetery on the hillside is probably one of the most difficult places to be buried. No doubt, you have to be special in some way to be buried here. Note the stones on top of the graves. This is a Jewish custom. It is believed that the path that goes between the Mount of Olives and the Temple Mount is where Jesus made the triumphal entry into Jerusalem riding the donkey that had never before been mounted. This is the Palm Sunday tradition. At the top of the mount, Jesus ascended into Heaven after completing the ministry on Earth. Prophecy of the future also holds this place to be of extreme significance. Here, the Bible states that Christ's physical return, the Second Coming will take place. If you are a Christian, there is a lot to think about standing here. If not, then it is still a great view of the city. After viewing the city from up here, we descended the path and visited the Church of All Nations, which lies at the foot of the Mount of Olives. There are several shrines and churches of importance in this area. Leave a Comment Directions: Old City Jerusalem
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Easily recognized by its golden domes, this church is by far the tallest building on the Mt. of Olives. Admission is free but the church is only open on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and then it's only for something like one hour in the mornings. Leave a Comment Directions: Old City Jerusalem
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The hill is connected with the last days of Jesus Christ. It is also a place of burial. Many jews want to be buried there because they want to be near the valley of Jehoshaphat where it is believed that mankind will be resurrected on the Day of Judgement. Leave a Comment Directions: Old City Jerusalem
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You can see the Kidron Valley from Mount Olives. The Jews always wanted to be buried here because this is one of the holy sites for them while the Christians associated it with some important even with the Christ. Address: East Of Jerusalem
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