Mary's Tomb

Why go

The shrine brings the Mount of Olives' pilgrimage traditions underground. A broad stair leads into a cruciform church around a rock-cut burial place associated with Mary, the mother of Jesus. Chapels off the descent recall Joseph and Mary's parents, Joachim and Anne. Greek and Armenian worship areas show how several Christian communities share this sacred site.

What to look for

• The long staircase changes the sense of space as you descend to the tomb.
• Chapels beside the stair honor Joseph, Joachim and Anne.
• Greek and Armenian altars share the shrine's eastern end.

Useful to know

• Combine it with Gethsemane across the nearby valley-floor area rather than treating it as another hilltop stop.
• Expect a stair descent to the underground shrine and check current access if entry is essential.

Your next visit

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