Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Top 1% of attractions in Jerusalem
7/10

6 expert reviews

“Vast numbers of Christians, especially adherents of the older "mainstream" churches, believe this to be the place where Jesus was crucified by the Romans, was buried, and rose from the dead.”

– Fodor's

Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
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"Christendom's most important church huddles amidst souqs on the edge of the Christian and Muslim Quarters." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"The church is divided among the six oldest Christian sects: Roman Catholic, Armenian Orthodox, Greek Orthodox, Egyptian Coptic, Ethiopian, and Syrian Orthodox. " Full review
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Its design motifs had to be neutral, avoiding incorporating any of the special artistic traditions of the six rival branches of Christianity that control different areas of the building.
National Geographic National Geographic
"Christian sites include the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, which broke ground in A.D. 236 on the site of Jesus's burial and resurrection. Visitors are required to dress modestly when..."
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"As an important site for Judaism, Christianity and Islam, Jerusalem is still an enormously popular destination for pilgrims and tourists alike. Margery is likely to have been most..."
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National Geographic National Geographic
"One of my favorite photogrhs is a portrait of Ethiopian monks on the rooftop of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre"
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