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glittering mosaics, while the Church VIA DOLOROSA
of Mary Magdalene (1888) has seven
onion-shaped domes. Hidden among
the trees are other churches linked St. Anne’s
to the last events of Jesus’ life. Austrian Church
Hospice II
Old City Souks
9 VII III IV I Lions’
Gate
MAP P4
The souks are the most instantly VIII IX VI V Abu Shukri
captivating part of the city. Leading Baidun
down from Jaffa Gate, David Street Church of the
is lined with souvenirs shops selling Holy Sepulchre
everything from Israeli army caps MORNING
and Palestinian kaffiyeh to Nativity
scenes. A metal staircase leads to Millions believe that the Via
the rooftops. David Street continues Dolorosa (Way of Sorrows) was
into Chain Street, where stalls merge the last path Jesus walked,
into fabulous Mamluk buildings. on the way to his crucifixion.
From the spot at which he was
con demned to the place where
he was crucified, Stations of the
Cross mark each event. Start
at Lions’ Gate and check out the
acoustics in St. Anne’s Church.
A little way ahead is the First
Station, outside Al-Omariyya Boys
School. Opposite, the Monastery
of the Flagellation is the Second
Station. Keep walking, under
the Ecce Homo Arch, to the
T-junction with Al-Wad Street.
The Third Station is on your left,
and to the right is the Austrian
Colorful stalls in the Old City Souks Hospice café (see p72). Stop here
for a coffee. The Fourth Station
Mount Zion
0 is at the Armenian Church. Have
lunch at Abu Shukri (see p57),
MAP N5 • Dormition Abbey:
open 9am–noon & 12:30–5:30pm slightly farther on to the left.
Mon–Sat, 10:30–11:45am & 12:15– AFTERNOON
5:30pm Sun • Hall of the Last Supper:
open 9am–5pm Turn right and find the Fifth
This ancient site has significant Station of the Cross and the
biblical associations. A Crusader- ascent to Golgotha. Shortly after
era hall is believed to be the site of the Sixth Station, the Baidun
Christ’s Last Supper, with the Tomb shops (28 Via Dolorosa, (02) 626
1469) are worth a visit. The
of David located directly below. Via Dolorosa meets souk Khan
Dormition Abbey, with its conical al-Zeit, where you’ll find the
dome and tall bell tower, is vene- Seventh Station. A short way up
rated as the place where the Virgin El-Khankah Street is the Eighth.
Mary fell into “eternal sleep.” Return to Al-Zeit, turn right and
right again, and con tinue on to
Mount Zion the doorway of the Ethiopian
Monastery (see p12), where a
Roman pillar marks the Ninth
Station. Steps lead through the
chapel to the Parvis in front of
the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
The final five Stations are inside.
See map on pp66–7

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