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The Church of All Nations

September 23, 2019

Designed by Italian architect Antonio Berluzzi, the Church of All Nations was built in the 1920’s. It is located on the Mt. of Olives, on the site of the Garden of Gethsemane, and is one of the main churches dominating the panorama of the mount. The funds for constructing the church were donated by many […]

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The Garden of Gethsemane

The Garden of Gethsemane is situated at the foot of the Mount of Olives. It is the site where according to tradition Jesus spent his last night in agonizing prayer, before being betrayed and arrested by the Romans.  The site has been attributed to have a large stone upon which Jesus said his final prayers […]

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The Jewish Quarter

The Jewish Quarter is one of four quarters of the Old City of Jerusalem, and traditionally occupied by Jews since 800 B.C. During the Ottoman period the Jewish population reached 19,000, most of whom resided in the Jewish Quarter, although during this period there were some Muslims living there and there were also Jews living in […]

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The Church of the Holy Sepulchre

A visit to the Old City of Jerusalem would not be complete without a visit to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. This amazing building does not only have immense historical importance, but also provides a great spiritual experience due to so many centuries of being a source of reverence and enlightenment to countless pilgrims […]

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Nazareth: A Place Where Ancient History Comes to Life

September 22, 2019

Many travelers to Israel firmly believe that every trip to this beautiful country in the Middle East should also include a tour of Nazareth. Perhaps, you may be wondering why? Well, you’re about to find out. With more than 3000 years worth of biblical history, Nazareth is not only the home turf of Christ but also the […]

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