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Restored Romanesque church built by the Crusaders in 1138 & sought out by choirs for its acoustics.
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If you are in the old city and like history this is a place you have to visit the church and the deep archaeology there
Its very histrocical place related to mother mary was born here. And near the complains we can see A view of the Bethsadha pool and the ancient ruins adjacent to it
When you enter lions gate walk 20 meters and you will find this amazing huge gate. The gate leads you to St. Anne church which is the birth place of virgin Mary. Beautiful gardens and staff are really helpful. The church is a start of the old city tour for most of tourist groups especially christian pilgrims so it is recommended to visit after 9:30( groups are there before that time)
The acoustics of the church are amazing for worshipers who like to sing.
Also ruins from several eras are parts of the compound mainly the Bethesda pools.
The acoustics of the church are amazing for worshipers who like to sing.
Also ruins from several eras are parts of the compound mainly the Bethesda pools.
The best church in the whole place. It is simplistic and the acoustics is outstanding. When we were there, there was a choir singing and it was like angels singing. I was wandering around the Moslem Quarter in the Old City and came across this very understated and most pleasing church near the beginning of the Via Dolorosa. Overall, we very much enjoyed our 30 minute visit to St. Anne's Church. It makes a nice addition to the nearby Via Dolorosa trail. We'd happily return for another visit during future trips to Jerusalem. It is an amazing experience.
Amazing acoustic sounds!!! Because of it's beautiful sound, Sal Addin left it standing, he was so very impressed with it but eventually turn need it into a Muslim school. Now it's a cathedral again, and you cannot talk in here only sing or pray!
I was wandering around the Moslem Quarter in the Old City and came across this very understated and most pleasing church near the beginning of the Via Dolorosa. On the grounds, one will also find the Pool of Bethesda where the paralytic of 38 years was told to take up his pallet and walk. Absolutely worth seeing. There is no admission fee and the sanctuary has a very fine sensibility to it.
Beautiful Church at Bethesda Pool where Jesus healed the sick. 10 sheckel entrance fee. Clean bathrooms. You can go to the basement of the Church to see shrines. The archeological area covers several periods, including Herod of Jesus'time. A pagan pool at the time, it shows the power of Jesus to heal on the Sabbath those of different faiths. Well worth a trip and plan to send about 30 minutes.
