Church of All Nations
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Overview and significance
The Church of All Nations, also known as the Church of Gethsemane or the Basilica of the Agony, is a Catholic church located on the Mount of Olives in East Jerusalem, next to the Garden of Gethsemane. It enshrines a section of bedrock where Jesus is said to have prayed before his arrest.
History and heritage
Its historical story is also significant: the current church rests on the foundations of two earlier ones, that of a 4th-century Byzantine basilica, destroyed by an earthquake in 746, and of a small 12th-century Crusader chapel abandoned in 1345.
Features and attractions
Among its defining features, following this discovery, the architect immediately removed the new foundations and began excavations of the earlier church. Among its defining features, after the remains of the Byzantine-era church were fully excavated, plans for the new church were altered and work continued on the current basilica from April 19, 1922, until June 1924 when it was...
Activities and experiences
Typical visits include guided tours, quiet viewing, photography where permitted and learning from on-site interpreters or community guides.
Visitor information
Check opening hours, entry fees, dress expectations and photography rules before arrival. Some sites limit access during ceremonies or maintenance.
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