As it is known, Armenians and Israelis have many similarities. Similarities can be found in behavior, traditions, and, of course, in the historical destiny of both peoples. But there is another connection, and that is the history of the oldest cities in the world—Jerusalem and Bethlehem.
The Armenian community of Jerusalem is the oldest in the city, second only to the Jews in terms of longevity. However, unlike the Jews, once settled, Armenians have never left the Holy City. Jerusalem changed hands multiple times, yet the Armenians remained, finding common ground with each new ruler.
- Church of the Nativity
- Shepherd's Field Church
- Armenian Monastery in Bethlehem
- Panorama of Jerusalem
- Armenian Quarter
- Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Departure days
Departure days depend on your departure city
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Order cancellation conditions:
If a tourist cancels an excursion less than 3 days in advance, the penalty is 100%.
Important:
- The company is not responsible for lost items.
- Responsibility for having an individual insurance policy falls on the tourist.
- Visiting holy places is permitted only in modest clothing. Open T-shirts, short shorts and skirts above the knee are not allowed (shoulders and knees must be covered); women must wear a headscarf when entering temples and other holy places.
Recommended:
Bring drinking water, a hat, sunglasses with you on the excursion
The cost of trips does not include and is paid on the spot:
- Food.
- Paid entrances.
Attractions
At this part of the city located its main attractions are concentrated. In the Old City are the main shrines of three religions: Muslim, Jewish and Christian. There are also several quarters in which Jews, Arabs, Christians and Armenians live. Despite the fact that Armenians also are Christians, separate services are held for them in temples, and they live separately. In the Armenian quarter there are practically no tourist excursions. Everyone can see the stunning monuments of ancient architecture, just a walk through the Old Town. The Tower of David, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, the preserved Roman shopping street, the Wailing Wall and many other sights of Jerusalem are open for tourists.
Modern Bethlehem is located on the territory of the Palestinian Authority. The main population is Muslim Arabs and a small part of Christian Arabs. The main income of Bethlehem is the flow of tourists. Christian pilgrims from all over the world come to this city, the place where Jesus Christ was born. Every Christmas in Bethlehem Christmas masses are held snd the masses are broadcast around the world. The main shrine of the city is a silver star in the cave of the Church of the Nativity of Christ, which marks the place where Jesus was born. In this temple there is a miraculous icon of the smiling Mother of God, the cave of the Beaten Babies.
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.
The Church of the Nativity of Christ was erected in Bethlehem above the cave where Jesus was born. Divine services at the Nativity Church have not practically interrupted since the Early Byzantine era. The modern building of the Church of the Nativity is the only Christian temple in Palestine, preserved from the pre-Muslim period.
The Tomb of Jesus in the rock is the main shrine of the Christian world. In this tomb, according to the Gospel, Jesus Christ was buried after the crucifixion and was resurrected on the third day.
In Jerusalem there is the Church of the Holy Sepulcher revered by all Christians. The part of that churrch is one of the most important shrines of the Christian world - Golgotha or Calvary (the mountain on which Jesus was crucified).
To the right of the main entrance to the Temple there are steps - you can follow them to Calvary. This holy place is surrounded by candles and lamps. Under the altar of the Orthodox chapel, located on Calvary, there is a deepening marked by a silver circle. If you put down your hand, you can touch the place where stood the cross, on which Jesus was crucified.
Believers from different countries come to Jerusalem to visit the most important attraction - the Church of the Holy Sepulcher and touch Golgotha.
The underground temple in the name of St. George the Victorious and the temple in honor of the Virgin Mary Cathedral are located near the Palestinian town of Beit Sakhur in a small valley with olive trees, some of which are older than 2000 years.
This place is also known as the Shepherds’ Field, where the Angel announced the birth of Christ to the shepherds awake in the field.
In the cave where the announcement of the Angels took place, three shepherds, eyewitnesses of the event, wished to be buried at the place where they were honored to see the Glory of the Lord.
The Armenian Monastery of the Holy Trinity is located in the city of Bethlehem, Palestine. It adjoins the walls of the Basilica of the Nativity of Christ from the southwest side. The buildings of the monastery stands out among the other buildings with its strong walls and the absence of external gates, that is, to get into it is possible only through the basilica. The monastery complex dates back to the XII century, to the Crusader era. The most recent buildings date back to the XVII century.
The peculiarity of this place is that it is separated from the Old City by two walls: the city wall and the "quarter" wall. The site is small – about one-sixth of the Old Town.
Up to now, approximately two thousand Armenians live here separately. The quarter is called the most closed part of Jerusalem, and this title is deserved. It is impossible to get here without prior approval, independently, without a tour. And only two objects are open for visiting by outsiders – the Historical Museum and the Cathedral of St. Jacob.
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