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.
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.
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.
Waiting Time
Entrance Fee
15 ILS per person.
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