Photos of Israel the Holy Land

April 310 2014 (8 days)


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Stained glass CenacleThe stained glass window in the Cenacle with Islamic inscriptions
King DavidA statue of King David in Jerusalem
East GateThe East Gate gives access to the old city of Jerusalem
Group PhotoA photo of the travel group in a traffic mirror
Jewish QuarterThe Jewish Quarter in Jerusalems old city
Covered ShopsThe old covered shopping streets in the old city of Jerusalem
Renovated CardoThe old covered Cardo northsouth street from Roman times now houses the bazaar
BazaarShops packed tightly together in the bazaar
Bread sellerA mobile bread seller in old Jerusalem
Lutheran Church of the RedeemerThe tower of the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer with the dome of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in the background in Jerusalem
Anointing StoneOn this marble stone Jesus is said to have been anointed
Crucifixion siteThe location under the Church of the Holy Sepulchre where the cross is said to have stood
Centre of the EarthIn the nave of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre it was once believed this was the centre of the flat Earth
Dome of the Church of the Holy SepulchreLight shining into the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem
Holy SepulchreThe Holy Sepulchre the site believed to be where Jesus was buried
Way of the CrossThe Via Dolorosa is the route Jesus walked carrying his cross to the hill of Golgotha
Via DolorosaThe Stations of the Cross along the Via Dolorosa in the old city of Jerusalem
ProcessionA procession along the Via Dolorosa
Orthodox JudaismA traditionally dressed follower of Orthodox Judaism
Traditional ClothingOrthodox Jews are recognised by their typical black clothing each denomination has its own style
Jewish childrenOrthodox Jewish children around the Western Wall
Western Wall JerusalemThe Western Wall is the holy place for Orthodox Jews to pray
Wilsons ArchInside Wilsons Arch on the north side of the Western Wall People also pray against the wall here
Jewish prayersA man praying at the Western Wall
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