Biblical sites

Founded by Constantine in the 4th century, this historic church shelters the holiest site in all Christendom: the tomb where Jesus Christ was buried and rose from the dead. It is shared by several denominations.

Built on the traditional place where Jesus instructed his disciples in prayer, the walls of this convent church are inscribed with the Lord's Prayer in 44 languages.

Both a Christian and Muslim holy site, this Crusader-era chapel marks the spot where Jesus ascended into heaven after his resurrection. His footprint is imprinted in the floor.

This Franciscan church marks the spot where Jesus wept over the future destruction of Jerusalem. There is a beautiful view of Temple Mount from here.

Discovered in 1867, this ancient tomb in a peaceful garden is honored by many Protestants as the site of Jesus' burial instead of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in the Old City.

This vaulted room built by Crusaders in the 12th century commemorates the Last Supper Jesus shared with his disciples in an "upper room."

The second holiest site in Judaism and very important in Islam and Christianity, the Cave of the Patriarchs is a walled complex built by Herod in the 1st century BCE to shelter the cave tombs of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.

This route through the Old City is revered by Christian pilgrims as the route taken by Jesus as he was led to his crucifixion. It is the setting of regular processions.

In 1986, a wooden boat was pulled from the mud on the shores of the Sea of Galilee. It has been dated to the 1st century AD, making it a very exciting find that brings many Gospel stories to life.

Fertile fields identified since ancient times with the shepherds who saw the Star of Nativity. There are two rival locations, one run by the Greek Orthodox and the other by the Franciscans.

This 17th-century cathedral stands on the traditional site of the town house of the governor Publius, who received the Apostle Paul when he was shipwrecked on Malta.

Excavations in 2004-05 have revealed what is believed to be the actual Pool of Siloam in which the blind man healed by Jesus washed the mud from his eyes.