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51°F / 10°C
(Clear. Cool.)
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Visiting the City
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Tourist Attractions & Sightseeing
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Religious Sights
Ein Kerem
Above the Spring of Virgin
Jerusalem
91016
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This modern Franciscan church (dating from 1955), designed by the Italian architect Antonio Barluzzi, was built to commemorate the meeting of Mary with her cousin Elizabeth (Luke 1:39-56). To get to the church, walk up the hill from the Virgin's Fountain in the lower village. From the top you will have a fine view of Ein Kerem. It holds Italianate frescoes and beautiful mosaic floors. The gift shop offers rosaries, postcards, and recordings of liturgical music by local monastery choirs.
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