The Church of St. Mary Magdalene in Gethsemane. With its five golden domes, this church is rightfully considered the most beautiful in Jerusalem. It was built by order of Emperor Alexander III in memory of his mother, Empress Maria Alexandrovna, and was consecrated in honor of her heavenly patroness, St. Mary Magdalene. According to biblical traditions, Mary was a disciple and faithful follower of Jesus Christ.
The Ascension Convent on the Mount of Olives is a Russian Christian monastery located on the summit of the Mount of Olives. Legend has it that inside the monastery, there is a place where the Virgin Mary stood during the Ascension of the Lord. It is also the place of the First and Second Finding of the Head of John the Baptist.
The Russian Compound. In the heart of New Jerusalem, there is a square that is marked as the "Russian Compound" on all maps and guidebooks. The centerpiece of the square is the Trinity Cathedral, a white stone structure considered the main holy site for the Russian clergy on the holy land.
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre is a complex of several significant structures, and it is multicultural. In addition to the Chapel of the Holy Sepulchre, we will visit the Chapel of Golgotha, the Church of the Resurrection, as well as monasteries and sanctuaries of various religious communities.
The Alexander Courtyard. A significant part of the courtyard is occupied by the Church of St. Alexander Nevsky. The main feature of the Alexander Courtyard is the Judgment Gate, through which Jesus passed on his way to the crucifixion. Nearby, there is the famous "Needle's Eye," a narrow passage in the wall. The courtyard also features a terrace that offers a beautiful panorama of Jerusalem.
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Thematic excursion - November 18!
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Conditions for order cancellation:
If a tourist cancels an excursion in less than 2 days, there is a 100% penalty, unless travel insurance has not been purchased.
Important:
- People who are late and do not go on the excursion will not receive a refund.
- The company is not responsible for lost items.
- Requests for excursions for children under 5 years old are not accepted
- Responsibility for having an individual insurance policy falls on the tourist.
- Tourists may wait up to 30 minutes for the bus.
- Minor changes to the route are possible.
- The company reserves the right to change the departure time, which is communicated to the tourist the day before.
- There is no indication of seats on the bus. Boarding and disembarking is carried out only at designated places.
- Visiting holy places is permitted only in modest clothing (shoulders and knees are covered).
- Physical activity level: 5/5.
We recommend: take drinking water, a hat, sunscreen, and comfortable shoes with you on the excursion.
The cost of trips does not include and is paid on the spot: meals, unless purchased additionally.
Attractions
Among the dense and luxuriant vegetation of Gethsemane the Orthodox church of Mary Magdalene stands majestically. It is made in the true Russian style.
One Throne Church Mary Magdalene was erected at the end of the nineteenth century by order of Alexander III. The emperor gave the order to build a temple in memory of his mother - Empress Maria Alexandrovna. A few years after the construction of the temple was consecrated - during the celebration of the 900th anniversary of the Baptism of Russia.
As a result of excavations by archaeologists, parts of structures wgich was mentioned more than once in the Bible were discovered in the temple.
The church has seven domes, inside is lined with snow-white marble, and its walls are painted with brushes by famous artists, including Sergey Ivanov and Vasily Vereshchagin.
Church of the Holy Sepulcher (Church of the Resurrection) - the main shrine and place of pilgrimage for all Christians around the world. It is the place of the convergence of the Holy Fire, were Jesus Christ was crucified, buried and resurrected.
Russian Orthodox Ascension Monastery stands on the Mount of Olives.
At the entrance to the Church of the Ascension, you can see the most important shrine of this place - the stone of the Virgin (it is believed that standing on it Virgin watched the Ascension of the Lord).
Located in the monastery, the bell tower of John the Baptist (sixty-four meters in height) has an observation deck. Climbing up the many steps to the top of the bell tower, the gaze offers a breathtaking view of Jerusalem. This bell tower is the highest point of the Mount of Olives. Back in the twentieth century, archaeologists during excavations in the monastery discovered mosaics, various utensils, as well as a bust of Herod the Great. The monastery is interesting for tourists as a historical, religious and archaeological site.
The Alexandrovskoye Compound complex is a popular tourist destination. It is located in Jerusalem and representing architectural and archaeological monuments.The courtyard is a two-storey building.
A significant part of the territory of the courtyard is the Church of St. Alexander Nevsky. The museum, which contains objects found during archaeological excavations (small glass vessels, Arab coins, clay lamps), is closely adjacent to the Church. The most important exhibits of the museum are chains (chains, fetters, shackles).
The second floor of the courtyard can be accessed by a staircase (made of wood) - on this floor, guests of the courtyard enter the library and archives.
The main part of the Alexandrovsky courtyard is the Threshold of the Judgment Gate - through which the path of Jesus to execution ran. Not far from this place is the famous "eye of a needle" - a narrow spot in the wall.
The courtyard has a terrace with a beautiful panorama of Jerusalem.
Russian suburbs, Jerusalem
This neighborhood was built at the end of the XIX century. It was one of the first in the new part of the Israeli capital. It was founded at the command of the then Russian Emperor Alexander II.
The palace was a representation of the Russian Empire in the Holy Land. Russians on pilgrimage stayed here. For them built a hotel, a hospital, a cathedral dedicated to the Trinity. The consulate was also located here.
Today tourists - from all over the world, but especially, of course, from Russia - come here to admire the Holy Trinity Church. It is famous for its two icons - St. Nicholas the Wonderworker and the Annunciation.
Diplomatic traditions are also unchanged. The Consulate of the Russian Federation is still located here.
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