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Gethsemane

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Gethsemane

Gethsemane

Located on the western slope of the Mount of Mount of Olives facing the Kidron Valley, this garden is identified as the site where Jesus prayed with his disciples and was later arrested following the Last Supper. Travelers visit this site primarily for its religious significance and the ancient olive trees that populate the grounds.

Getting There

The garden is accessible from the city center via local bus or taxi. The journey typically takes 15 to 30 minutes depending on traffic conditions within the city.

Duration of Visit

Allow approximately 1 to 2 hours to walk through the garden and visit the immediate surrounding monuments.

When to Visit

Early morning is recommended to avoid the largest crowds and the midday heat. The site frequently becomes crowded with organized tour groups, particularly during the spring and autumn seasons.

Nearby Attractions

The garden is situated in a cluster of historical sites, making it easy to combine with the following:

  • Church of All Nations: 0km
  • Church of Mary Magdalene: 0.1km
  • Kidron Valley: 0.3km
  • Tomb of Absalom: 0.3km

Updated September 8, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

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Good to visit alongside

Church of All Nations

Temples & religious sites

Church of All Nations

A Catholic church next to the Garden of Gethsemane on the Mount of Olives. It houses the rock where Jesus is said to have prayed before his arrest, drawing a steady stream of pilgrims.

0.0 km away
Church of Mary Magdalene

Temples & religious sites

Church of Mary Magdalene

This Eastern Orthodox church sits on the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem, facing the Garden of Gethsemane across the Kidron Valley. Its quiet hillside setting offers a peaceful sense of pilgrimage.

0.1 km away
Kidron Valley

Nature

Kidron Valley

A valley east of Jerusalem's Old City with deep historical roots, mentioned in the Bible. During the rainy season, it occasionally features a flowing stream, creating a distinctive landscape.

0.3 km away
Tomb of Absalom

Heritage & monuments

Tomb of Absalom

Absalom's Tomb is an ancient tomb in the Kidron Valley, carved entirely out of solid rock, staircase included. Standing 18.5 meters tall, it lets visitors admire both its scale and its intricate carving.

0.3 km away
Moriah

Nature

Moriah

An ancient mountainous region mentioned in the Old Testament, said to be where Abraham was called to sacrifice Isaac. In Judaism, it is identified with the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, site of Solomon's Temple.

0.4 km away
Pool of Bethesda

Heritage & monuments

Pool of Bethesda

The Pool of Bethesda, mentioned in the New Testament, is a Jerusalem pool once surrounded by five porticoes. Legend holds that the first sick person to enter when the water stirred was healed, and it is also where Jesus is said to have healed a sick man.

0.4 km away