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Monastery of the Cross

Rehavia Valley, Jerusalem, Israel
+972 2679 0961
As featured in Jerusalem off the beaten path
The bell tower
The courtyard
Mosaics floor
Wall paintings
5 visitor photos
Ranked #52 of 138 attractions in Jerusalem
4.5 of 5 stars 3 Reviews
Owner description: This ancient monastery was built on the site where some believe the tree from which the Cross of the Crucifixion came grew. It contains a beautifully... more » Owner description: This ancient monastery was built on the site where some believe the tree from which the Cross of the Crucifixion came grew. It contains a beautifully preserved mosaic floor. « less
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Jerusalem, Israel
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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“Great interesting place to visit”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2012

Very good, full of history and interesting place to go, especially in the summer as there is a wonderful park nearby.

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“Georgian Monastery”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2012

Monastery built by Georgians in 11th C. on the site were the tree of the Holy cross was grown. Famous Georgian 12th C poet Shota Rustaveli's only fresco is preserved in the maiun church of the Monastery.

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Tel Aviv, Israel
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“A surprise in the middle of Jerusalem”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 September 2011

The monastery was built in the 11th century by Georgians, over earlier remenants of Byzantine buildings. It was sold to the Greek Orthodox church in the 17th century. The bell tower was built in the 18th century. It is believed that in this site grew te olive tree that gave its wood to the cross of Jesus. From the quaint... More

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