The Protestant Church of the Holy Savior in Jerusalem was built at the end of the 19th century. Its opening and consecration were timed with the visit of German Kaiser Wilhelm II in 1898. During the construction of the church and later, during the renovation, the walls of ancient Jerusalem were discovered. A city wall was found, which indicates that the place of the crucifixion of Jesus was outside the city walls. Today the church is the parish church of the Protestant communities of the old city. The church houses an archaeological museum and a viewing platform on the bell tower, where you can enjoy beautiful views of the old town and its surroundings. The entrance to the museum and the observation deck is paid.
The tour begins in the car park near the Zion gate. This parking lot is the most convenient for wheelchairs and most close to the old city. The route runs along the flat part of the city completely avoiding steps and steep climbs or descents. The path to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher passes through the Jewish and Christian quarters, the ancient Cardo street and the markets of the Christian part of the city.
Don't be afraid to get lost in new places!
