30c. AD 30–33 · Old City of Jerusalem
Ministry and crucifixion of Jesus
Jesus of Nazareth, a Jewish preacher from Galilee, was executed by crucifixion in Jerusalem under the Roman prefect Pontius Pilate. His followers proclaimed his resurrection, and the faith they spread became Christianity. Since the 4th century the Church of the Holy Sepulchre has marked the traditional places of his crucifixion and tomb, and several denominations share it today.
Sites
- Site 1: Church of the Holy SepulchreChurch over the traditional sites of Golgotha and the tomb.Map ↗
- Site 2: Garden of Gethsemane, Mount of OlivesAncient olive trees where, by tradition, Jesus was arrested.Map ↗
- Site 3: Via DolorosaProcessional route of the Stations of the Cross through the Old City.Map ↗
- Site 4: Church of the Nativity, BethlehemBasilica over the traditional birthplace of Jesus.Map ↗
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