Church of the Holy Sepulcher

For Christian pilgrims,Church of the Holy Sepulchrer is Jerusalem's holiest site and is said to have been built on the site where Jesus was crucified. The original church (built in 335 CE) was destroyed by 1009, and the grand church you see now dates from the 11th century. Although often heaving with pilgrims from across the world, the church interior is an opulently beautiful piece of religious architecture.

Inside the Church of the Holy Sepulchrer’s entrance is the Stone of Anointing, believed to be where Jesus’s body was prepared for burial. The modern mosaic along the wall depicts the anointing of Jesus’s body. Lamps with candles and incense hang along an ornate stand over the stone. The Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and Armenian Apostolic all have rightful access to the interior of the tomb, and all three hold Holy Mass there daily.

Each time, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher was rebuilt, some of the antiquities from the preceding structure were used in the newer renovation. As a tourist, you can visit the place and be a part of the hymn singing and chanting that takes part later during the noon. In addition, you can climb the steps to the Cavalry. There are various chapels too that one can visit here. Also, as Church of the Holy Sepulchrer is a religious site, it is advised to dress appropriately.

Location: Jerusalem, Israel.

Website: https://www.touristisrael.com/church-of-the-holy-sepulchre/28951/

Hour: 7:00 AM - 18:00 PM

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