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51°F / 10°C
(Light Rain. Broken Clouds. Cool.)
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Visiting the City
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Tourist Attractions & Sightseeing
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Religious Sights
25 Dabbagha St
(near the Holy Sepulchre)
Jerusalem
19611
+972 2 627 4952
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In 1858, the Orthodox Palestine Society, a lay organization, purchased land for a Russian consulate and pilgrims hostel near the Holy Sepulchre. During construction, remains of what was thought to be the 'Judgement Gate' through which Jesus passed on his way to Golgotha, were discovered. The present church is built over these remains, and also incorporates part of the Herodian city wall, and vestiges of the pagan temple erected by Hadrian after the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 A.D. Ring the bell by the door for entrance; there is a small admission fee.
 M-Sa 9a-1p & 3p-5p
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