Spiritual awareness comes to the forefront when you comprehend our Lord and Savior was scared to death praying in this area, yet still obeyed God and gave up His life for everyone.

A true garden in the desert, and olive trees some over 2000 years old and others more recently planted by the Pope on his visit. Very central to other biblical locations, Church of All Nations etc and Mary's tomb.

If any place put me where Jesus was, this is it. The gnarled trunks and branches of the century old olive trees give a sense of time - or maybe better - timelessness of this Holy City. The grounds are beautifully kept, and unlike some...More

to left of Church of All Nations close to church in the back tree that was little in time of Jesus. Old because roots are growing out of it called shoots like the Branch (Jesus).

Knowing that Jesus was in the garden here, praying before his arrest, trial and crucifxtion, it is an amazing place to behold. There is a serene, spiritual sense in walking in the garden. It is a beautiful place.

It all happened here..... the very old olive trees speak volume. The tree trunks are very old and have witnessed the numerous changes that had taken place from ages past. A significant place for Christians.

A beautiful oasis of calm after the bustle of Old Jerusalem. If you are here on a Christian pilgrimage, this is the place for prayer. If you are of another faith or none, then just be, and enjoy the tranquility of the beautifully maintained garden.

This site is very meaningful because of the Bible events that took place here. I found the garden quite touching, because it was obviously not only well taken-care of, but it was set up in such a way as to promote thoughtfulness of the visitors....More

Realizing being present in this sacred garden of olive trees where Jesus prayed, suffered agony and was betrayed filled you spiritually. It felt peaceful up at the Mount of Olives and gave you an awesome view of the surrounding landscapes. The need to protect the...More

Definitely worth seeing.. was a little disappointed not to be able to walk within and only around but was worth the visit just to see where "it" all went down.