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Mount of Olives

Mount of Olives Road | east of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
Ranked #8 of 138 attractions in Jerusalem
4.5 of 5 stars 195 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
Owner description: Located east of Jerusalem, this holy spot is associated with many events in Jesus’ life including ascending to Heaven (Chapel of Ascension) and...... more » Owner description: Located east of Jerusalem, this holy spot is associated with many events in Jesus’ life including ascending to Heaven (Chapel of Ascension) and teaching his disciples the Lord’s prayer (Pater Noster). « less
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Fort Myers, Florida
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

You don't want to miss going to the Mount of Olives. The views are astounding of the old city and the Kidron Valley. More

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White Plains, New York
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

Be still and know He is God. Jesus spent much time here, and so should you. Relax and meditate on all that is to be found. More

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San Antonio, Texas
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

We visited several holy places on the Mount and viewed the Old City of Jerusalem from there. It dominates the skyline. So much history in a small space. More

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atlanta
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

If you are a Christian, you will treasure this spot...no words can describe . This is where Jesus stood and wept over the city, where he prophesized from The Mount of Olives to his disciples and Jesus ascended to heaven from the Mt of Olives as recorded in the book of Acts 1:9–12. More

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Sioux Falls
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

Take photos across the street to see the front of the church. Olive tree garden is also worth a photo. Church of All Nations, Basilica of Agony are the same church. Nearby vendors had panorama of Jerusalem for $1. More

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Toulouse, France
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

Compare the experience and photos of three short decades ago to see how Israeli settlements are destroying the scale, history and meaning of locations like the Mount of Olives with crude political land grabbing, add to that the never ending our buses, taxis and pilgrims blind with religious ideas and all significance can soon be lost... More

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Brasov, Romania
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11 reviews 11 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

Very nice place overlooking the old city. The place where Jesus will return More

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Dallas, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

it is a short walk up the hill but the view is really nice from there. it looks even better at night More

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Quito, Ecuador
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

All of this places are nice and have a meaning for us christians, so it was nice to go to this place but, I feel they could be more More

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London, United Kingdom
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

Yes, I know it is a significant Biblical site, but today's Mount of Olives is a mixture of concrete, shabby cafes and one old church. There is a graveyard on the way back down the hill with views over Jerusalem, but lots of cars and coaches stop here on the tour, so don't think you will see a hillside covered... More

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