This would be a very wonderful place to visit if one is a Christian. This and All Christian Sites are wonderfully preserved only due to the State of Israel! and their respect for other religions. Yuppers I am a Jew! p.s. Islamic sites are also preserved due to the State of Israel!!!

This garden sits amidst thousands of crypts, but you can't really see them inside this garden. The olive trees are ancient and huge. It's a nice place to visit and know that at one time Jesus was in this area if not right in that place praying.

Amazing! This garden is so tranquil and beautiful, the Rosemary bushes are beautiful, some of the olive trees are huge. no dislikes

A haven of calm amid all the groups of tourists, The garden of Gethsemane had very old olive trees and many colorful flowers. There were also little lizards hiding on the tree trunks!

A must see. Did not like the religious touristy feeling. Would like to have walked in the garden area to sit and meditate. The church in the area is impressive.

This is certainly a worthwhile stop. The small walled garden has 4 or 5 biblical sculptures and is currently being restored. It is expected to be completed by year end. Today I would estimate it is 75% completed. The shade of the trees provided a nice respite for visitors and statues alike.

Our guide told us that some of the olive trees may have been there during the time of Jesus. Not sure if that is accurate, but they looked very old.

To pray where Jesus prayed, his last night is truly a spiritual experience. The area is hilly and lots of Olive Trees, some over 2000 years old. A very spiritual place to be.

Like everywhere else in Jerusalem it was busy, but the actual garden is well maintained and amazing to thing that olive trees live over a 1,000 years and then a new one come from within it, o these were the trees Jesus would have sat amongst. Despite its busyness there is still a stillness about it, despite the cry of... More