Church of Bethphage, Jerusalem

Name: Church of Bethphage
Address: Jerusalem, Israel

#282 among attractions in Jerusalem

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The Church of Bethphage, also spelled Beitphage, meaning "house of the early figs", is a Franciscan church located on the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem. It contains a stone traditionally identified as the one which Jesus used to mount the donkey at the start of his procession into Jerusalem. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1883 (141 years ago)Coordinates: 31°46'39"N, 35°15'3"E

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א-טור (-twr)Jerusalem Israel

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Church of Bethphage – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Church of All Nations, Mount of Olives, Tomb of the Virgin Mary, Dominus Flevit Church.

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Which popular attractions are close to Church of Bethphage?

Nearby attractions include Mount of Olives, Jerusalem (8 min walk), Church of the Pater Noster, Jerusalem (9 min walk), Chapel of the Ascension, Jerusalem (9 min walk), Tomb of the Prophets, Jerusalem (11 min walk).

How to get to Church of Bethphage by public transport?

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