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The Baptism Site Of Jesus Christ

Jordan
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Reste der alten Kirche (5. Jh.)
Ranked #78 of 92 attractions in Jordan
2.0 of 5 stars 2 Reviews
Baptism ceremony on the west (Israeli) side River Jordan from the Jordanian side Baptism site of Jesus Die neue orthodoxe Kirche
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“Suitable only for very, very comitted Christians”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2011
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This site might be inspiring for very committed Christians, who just want to be where it happened. But even they might find it depressing. We felt our mental images had been shattered and we wished we had not gone. The site is in a military zone; expect to see lots of barbed wire and men with guns. Access is allowed... More

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“Taufstelle Jesu in Landschaftsschutzgebiet”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2011
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