Garden of Gethsemane
Garden of Gethsemane
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Located outside the walls of Jerusalem, this beautiful garden among a grove of olive trees is thought to be the place where Jesus particularly enjoyed prayer and contemplation.
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- BluebellplasnewyddCardiff, United Kingdom1,935 contributionsA place for prayerThis is one of the best known places in the New Testament with an extremely sad and poignant feel. The garden is beautifully laid out and tended. Some of the olive trees are said to be 2000 years old and certainly look it. It should be a place for quiet contemplation but the number of visitors make this difficult. Nevertheless a must see site.Visited November 2022Written 16 December 2022
- rascallThundersley, United Kingdom362 contributionsA must seeBeautiful and serene. Located on the Mount of Olives. Some of the olive trees are from the time that Jesus walked through the Garden of Gethsemane. No trip to The Holy Land is complete without visiting these Holy Gardens.Visited November 2022Written 18 December 2022
- krys_kLondon, United Kingdom701 contributionsMystical and magicalArrived at dusk, during magic hour. The blue haze illuminating the walls of the old city above. Enclosed behind its own wall, the garden that played such a key part in the Messiah’s story…only to find it closed. But a lovely priest let us in for a few breaths and we had a brief moment with perhaps not the tree, but their roots that heard the whispered conversation between Jesus and his betrayer.Visited February 2023Travelled with familyWritten 18 February 2023
- ScenicSightsWauwatosa, Wisconsin768 contributionsBeautiful!!It's like a small pocket park with lots of incredibly old olive trees. You can walk around it really quickly and the Basilica is next door. Quite lovely though crowded.Visited March 2023Written 19 March 2023
- Brenda SAuckland Central, New Zealand42 contributionsA place to evoke thought and prayer.This place is what you make of it. If you do not understand it's Christian significance it is just a walled garden with a few olive trees. There is no shade as such and I didn't see a place to sit but the Church next door is a wonderful space to complete any contemplation / prayer. It is free to visit and gives the visitor a unique understanding of its location to the city.Visited March 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 1 April 2023
- Jeffry bEssendon, Australia13,814 contributionsJesus's agony and betrayal in this GardenThis humble garden resonates with Christians. The Garden of Gethsemane is the place where Jesus went through the agony of betrayal and suffering the night before he was arrested. The next day, Jesus was crucified, dead and buried, before his resurrection. All four Gospels agree on Jesus' suffering and fate. The Garden of Gethsemane is at the base of the Mount of Olives.Visited September 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 13 November 2023
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,814 contributions
Sep 2023 • Friends
This humble garden resonates with Christians. The Garden of Gethsemane is the place where Jesus went through the agony of betrayal and suffering the night before he was arrested. The next day, Jesus was crucified, dead and buried, before his resurrection. All four Gospels agree on Jesus' suffering and fate. The Garden of Gethsemane is at the base of the Mount of Olives.
Written 14 November 2023
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Siana A
London, UK31 contributions
May 2023 • Business
I was delightful and a very nice atmosphere very organized . Israel is very responsive to here as there were so many but was able to get a good view of the site
Written 28 July 2023
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Busylady21
West Allis, WI170 contributions
Jun 2023 • Friends
This was a historic site where I could imagine myself at the scene. We spent almost an hour praying and contemplating. Our tour group had the space to ourselves, so we were able to have private time in the garden away from other visitors.
Written 20 July 2023
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Laura R
Guttenberg, NJ304 contributions
May 2023 • Friends
This is a small garden attached to the Church of All Nations. If you walk around it, it only takes minutes. But, you can sit and contemplate where you are and what has happened here. It is serene.
Written 1 July 2023
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rafaelrabello
Campinas, SP159 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
It is a holy place, the place that Jesus was betrayed by Judas. Very peaceful right besides of Church of All Nations.
It worths a visit, it is composed of eight centuries-old olive trees
It worths a visit, it is composed of eight centuries-old olive trees
Written 1 July 2023
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Rob M
Cheyenne, WY7,606 contributions
Apr 2023 • Friends
Beautiful and well maintained. Parking can be challenging. However, this is a small, peaceful location that doesn't take long to see, yet it has a significant meaning.
Written 12 April 2023
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Brenda S
Auckland Central, New Zealand42 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
This place is what you make of it. If you do not understand it's Christian significance it is just a walled garden with a few olive trees. There is no shade as such and I didn't see a place to sit but the Church next door is a wonderful space to complete any contemplation / prayer. It is free to visit and gives the visitor a unique understanding of its location to the city.
Written 1 April 2023
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ScenicSights
Wauwatosa, WI768 contributions
Mar 2023
It's like a small pocket park with lots of incredibly old olive trees. You can walk around it really quickly and the Basilica is next door. Quite lovely though crowded.
Written 19 March 2023
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SmartTraveler
Muar, Malaysia658 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
Gethsemane was a favourite location of Jesus and the disciples at the fringe of Mount Olive. They gathered in solace with a rural ambiance. The roads to Jerusalem, the Temple Mount, and Bethany were also nearby. Judas Iscariot identified Jesus with a kiss for the Temple guards and Roman soldiers here. He was arrested and brought to High Priest Caiaphas in Sanhedrin.
These silent olive trees bore witness to the passion and agony of Jesus on the night of betrayal. We were told they remained untouched and carbon dated to 2 millenniums ago. There are 4 churches in the vicinity of Gethsemane. We are inside the Church of All Nations, built over the "Rock of the Agony".
These silent olive trees bore witness to the passion and agony of Jesus on the night of betrayal. We were told they remained untouched and carbon dated to 2 millenniums ago. There are 4 churches in the vicinity of Gethsemane. We are inside the Church of All Nations, built over the "Rock of the Agony".
Written 14 March 2023
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WorldTravellerSoon
Canada362 contributions
Feb 2023
Garden of Gethsemane is a peaceful and calm place and full of historical and religious implications. Thinking of Jesus once prayed there 2000 years ago makes the place special.
Written 8 March 2023
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Kristialana
Salt Lake City, UT3 contributions
I would like to join this tour on Dec 29th. But I will be in Jerusalem already. How do I join the tour in Jerusalem?
George A
Romania209 contributions
if you plan to visit Jerusalem all you need is a map! All things are close, for example from lions gate to ghetsimani garden you need to walk less than 10 minutes. i also recommend to use public transport because us very cheap, they have a card and you need to fill it with a daily pass wich is around 13 shekels aprox 4 dolars and you can change bus and trams with this. When you buy something from old city, negotiate first! The prices can decrease in some cases with 40%😉
Alex P
New York48 contributions
What are the hours of operation for Friday?
Deslock485
Arlington, TX223 contributions
Hello. I took a picture of the operating hours at their door. Summer ( April - Sept ) from 8am -6pm. Winter ( Oct - March ) 8am-5pm. We went there during early hours to avoid the crowds.
Cindy M
Nashville, TN6 contributions
How close can I get to the rock Jesus prayed right before his arrest?
What times and days is the garden open?
939vesna
Ljubljana, Slovenia32 contributions
I visited the Garden of gethsemane with a daily tour - 8 hours walking from the Mount of olives, along all the holly places, along Via dolorosa, time off for lunch in a nice armenian restaurant and the tour end at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. I did this walk with The Bain Harim Tourism - highly recommende. Enjoy your stay in Jeruzalem.
Cindy M
Nashville, TN6 contributions
How close will I be able to come to the rock where Jesus prayed? This is the holiest moment of the Bible for me and I would like to make this visit in Sept. very special. What arrangements can I make?
Cindy
wizardofnoz
Darjeeling, India28 contributions
At one time one of the Olive trees in the Garden, was considered to be as old as the times of Jesus. Later, carbon dating showed that it was less than 1000 yrs old. So it did not belong to the time of Jesus. The exact spot or rock cannot be determined after more than 2000 years and the history of so many wars in that land. Some purport a specific rock, but there is no real proof for it. There is no question, however, that the Garden of Gaths-amin is the same place that Jesus prayed. So any place in that Garden, a place of quiet, to reflect on the agony the Messiah hesitated to undertake, but undertook nevertheless is good enough. And use that moment to submit in obedience to God to make those difficult decisions that are contrary to your own will.
Chuck S
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How much are the tickets get in?
Alexander R
North Ayrshire, UK325 contributions
It is religious site. No charge for entry. Only some postcard sellers outside. Like all churches there will be a donation box if you wish to leave something.
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