Via Dolorosa, Jerusalem

Name: Via Dolorosa
Address: Jerusalem, Israel

#229 among attractions in Jerusalem

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The Via Dolorosa is a processional route in the Old City of Jerusalem. It represents the path that Jesus would have taken, forced by the Roman soldiers, on the way to his crucifixion. The winding route from the former Antonia Fortress to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre — a distance of about 600 metres — is a celebrated place of Christian pilgrimage. The current route has been established since the 18th century, replacing various earlier versions. It is today marked by nine Stations of the Cross; there have been fourteen stations since the late 15th century, with the remaining five stations being inside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. ()

Local name: ויה דולורוזה Coordinates: 31°46'46"N, 35°13'56"E

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הרובע המוסלמי‎ (hrwb hmwslmy)Jerusalem Israel

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Via Dolorosa – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Calvary, Mosque of Omar, Immovable Ladder.

~620 ftSW
Circa-4th-century Christian chapel
Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem
3 min walk • The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a sacred site nestled in the heart of Jerusalem's Old City, is a revered symbol of Christianity and a destination for pilgrims worldwide. This ancient church, built upon the traditional site of Jesus Christ's crucifixion, burial,...
~790 ftSW
Tomb
Calvary, Jerusalem
4 min walk • Calvary, also known as Golgotha, is a site of immense religious significance located within the bustling city of Jerusalem, Israel. It is revered by Christians around the world as the place where Jesus Christ was crucified and is often depicted in religious art as a...
~900 ftSW
Mosque
Mosque of Omar, Jerusalem
5 min walk • The Mosque of Omar, located in the heart of Jerusalem, Israel, is a significant religious site steeped in history. This mosque is not to be confused with the Dome of the Rock; it is a modest structure situated in the Christian quarter of the Old City, near the Church...
~940 ftSW
31°46'42"N • 35°13'46"E
Immovable Ladder, Jerusalem
5 min walk • Church
~720 ftSW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Church of the Redeemer, Jerusalem
4 min walk • The Lutheran Church of the Redeemer is the second Protestant church in Jerusalem. It is a property of the Evangelical Jerusalem Foundation, one of the three foundations of the Evangelical Church in Germany in the Holy Land.
~220 ftNE
Church, Historic walking areas, Romanesque revival architecture
Church of Our Lady of the Spasm, Jerusalem
2 min walk • The Church of Our Lady of Sorrows, or the Church of Sorrows of Mary also called the Armenian Chapel of Our Lady of the Spasm, is an Armenian Catholic church building in the Old City of Jerusalem erected in 1881.
~250 ftNE
Church, Hostel, Cafe
Church of the Holy Family, Jerusalem
2 min walk • The Church of the Holy Family also known as the Chapel of the Holy Family, is a Catholic church building located in the Austrian Hospice in the Old City of Jerusalem.
~660 ftSE
Synagogue
Little Western Wall, Jerusalem
4 min walk • The Little Western Wall, also known as HaKotel HaKatan, the Small Kotel, and the Kleiner Koisel is a Jewish religious site located in the Muslim Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem near the Iron Gate to the Temple Mount.
~520 ftNE
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Natural history museum
Church of Ecce Homo, Jerusalem
3 min walk • The Convent of the Sisters of Zion is a Roman Catholic convent of the Congregation of Notre-Dame de Sion, located near the eastern end of the Via Dolorosa in the Old City of Jerusalem. The convent was built in 1857 by Marie-Alphonse Ratisbonne.
~650 ftSW
Church
Chapel of Saint Helena, Jerusalem
4 min walk • The Chapel of Saint Helena is a 12th-century Armenian church in the lower level of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, constructed during the Kingdom of Jerusalem. The Armenians call it the Chapel of St.
~730 ftN
Neighbourhood
Muslim Quarter, Jerusalem
4 min walk • The Muslim Quarter is one of the four quarters of the ancient, walled Old City of Jerusalem. It covers 31 hectares of the northeastern sector of the Old City.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Via Dolorosa?

Nearby attractions include Chapel of Simon of Cyrene, Jerusalem (1 min walk), Church of Our Lady of the Spasm, Jerusalem (2 min walk), Church of the Holy Family, Jerusalem (2 min walk), Old City, Jerusalem (2 min walk).

How to get to Via Dolorosa by public transport?

The nearest stations to Via Dolorosa:

Bus

HaNevi'im Terminal • Lines: 231 (7 min walk)
To go to jordan (7 min walk)