A little out-of-the-way, this very ancient monastery is chiefly worth visiting for its wonderful old floor mosaic, and the for the slightly leafy peaceful ambience of its cloister. Definitely worth combining with the Israel Museum, which is not too distant.
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Monastery of the Cross
Rehavia Valley, Jerusalem, Israel
+972 2679 0961
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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...
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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.
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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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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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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.
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