About Basilica of the Annunciation

Must See

There are attractions contained within The Basilica of the Annunciation 

  • It's a fascinating church where you get to see artistic representations of the Virgin Mary.
  • The grotto is a must-see 
  • The Crusader ruins below the Church and The St. Josephs Church 
  • It has a collection of artwork of Mary retained here from different countries
  • Here you will also find Mary and Jesus in kimono from the Japanese rendition of Mary 
  • The lower level also has a cave it is believed that Mary lived here 
  • It is surrounded by relics from a Byzantine church. 

How to reach

Wondering how can you reach Basilica of the Annunciation,well you can either hire a bus, taxi or even self drive whatever is convenient for you. 
 
If you take a bus it takes 2 hours and 4 minutes costs you 1,135,420 NIS.

Tips

  • It will be crowded, so be educated  
  • Try to commence your day as early as possible to beat the crowd and the heat
  • Wear comfortable shoes because there are many descending stairs and appropriate dress
  • Don’t miss the grotto and Crusader ruins which is just below the Church 
  • The architecture, its figures, buildings, its must-see
  • There is ample parking available
  • You will see the rarest collection of artistic portraits of Mary, the mother of Jesus,  
  • People from around the globe come here to witness the history as it is believed that Mary actually lived here  

Visit Time

Sunday         8:00a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday        8:00a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday       8:00a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday  8:00a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday      8:00a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday           8:00a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday       8:00a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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No

 

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Entrance Fee

No

 

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Time you can spend

1 to 2 hours

 

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Weather

Clear Sky 27.58°C

 

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