Gethsemane Grotto
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About the place :
Gethsemane Grotto is supposed to be the place where Jesus betrayed by Judas, was arrested. From the sixth century on it served some Christian communities as a cenacle. It was renovated in the 1950s, but it still looks more or less like 2000 years ago.Inside the cave, there are three altars with murals over them. Over the high altar is a representation of Jesus Praying among the Apostles, while the paintings over the side altars depict the Assumption of the Virgin and the Kiss of Judas. Open 8:00 a.m.–noon, 2:30–5:30 p.m
Maps & directions :
Usually you will come to the Church of All Nations after visiting the church of Maria Magdalene. Take a right turn after going out from the gate of the Maria Magdalene church, continue to the end of the street and then turn left. The entrance to the Church of All Nations and the Garden of Gethsemane is to your left side.
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