Basilica of Ascension in Jerusalem - description, photo, map, routes

Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

In the 7th century, in the period of Byzantine Empire there was built a big temple at the site of the Ascension of Jesus. However, it was completely destroyed in the Arab period

Photo gallery

Аttractions nearby

Holy Sepulcher temple

Dome of the Rock Mosque

Western Wall

Temple Mount

Old Town of Jerusalem

Olive Mount

Via Dolorosa

Basilica of the Ascension

Church of the Sepulchre of Saint Mary

Church of All Nations

Gethsemane Garden

Mary Magdalene Church

Church of the Tears of Christ (Dominus Flevit)

Interesting themes

Pilgrimage to the Holy Land