About Monastery of the Cross

This is an Eastern Orthodox Monastery placed in the Cross Valley, right below the Knesset and the Israel Museum. Built in the eleventh century by the Georgian Giorgi-Prokhore of Shavsheti during the reign of King Bagrat IV, the monastery is currently occupied by monks of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem. Legend says that the monastery was built on the burial spot of Adam’s head. Heavy debts compelled the Georgians to sell the monastery to the Greeks in 1685.
 

Must See

  • The Chapel.
  • The Mosaic Floor.
  • The Museum. 
  • The Dome.
  • The Frescoes. 

How to reach

Take Bus 15,19 to reach Herzog bus stop. Walk for 5 minutes to reach Monastery of the Cross.
Take a Taxi or Rental Cab to reach Monastery of the Cross.

Tips

  • Be there as early as possible to avoid the crowd.
  • Don't smoke inside the premises.
  • Don't bring alcohol.
  • Take permission before clicking pictures. 

Visit Time

April to September

Sunday: Closed
Monday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

October to March

Sunday: Closed
Monday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Entrance Fee

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15 ILS per person. 

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Time you can spend

1 to 2 hours

 

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Weather

Overcast Clouds 29.54°C

 

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