The Armenian Quarter in the Old City of Jerusalem, the smallest of the Old City quarters, includes some points of interest, such as Gethsmane on the famous Mount of Olives and St. James Monastery

St. James Monastery

Dating back to the 11th century, St. James Cathedral, named after the eldest brother of Jesus Christ and commemorating the place where James the Elder was stoned to death, is a beautiful cathedral with a splendid interior and impressive lighting which may be visited daily for the 15:00 service.

Gethesmane

Situated on the slopes of the Mount of Olives, Gethesmane (Hebrew for oil press) is the garden where, according to the Christian faith, Jesus and his disciples prayed on the night before the crucifixion. Today you will find the Church of all Nations (also known as the Church of Agony) and the Church of St. Mary Magdalene (a Russian Orthodox church) overlooking the garden. The site is a very popular pilgrimage site and enjoys many visitors.

The Mount of Olives

The most impressive lookout point on the Old City of Jerusalem is most undoubtedly the Mount of Olives. Standing on the mount, you can see the marvelous view of the Temple Mount, the City of David, the Kidron Valley and the walls enveloping the four quarters of the Old City. The Mount of Olives boasts not only spectacular views but also fascinating traditions and the oldest Jewish cemetery in the world. At the foot of the Mount of Olives there is a little information center that helps people locate the graves of their relations buried on the Mount of Olives.

In the Armenian Quarter you will also find the Armenian Museum, which tells the story of the Armenian people, with a focus on the horrors of the Armenian Holocaust.
The building of the Armenian Patriarchy
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