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Garden Tomb

Conrad Schick St, Jerusalem, Israel
00 972 2 6272745
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Ranked #8 of 142 attractions in Jerusalem
Type: Historic Sites, Religious Sites
Traveller Description:   Although it has a natural garden that has been there for thousands of years (it is watered by an underground spring-see Joh 19:41 “Now in the place... more »
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Toronto, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

I love the fact tht the tomb is empty. There are no bones or grave clothes in it. And because of that there is HOPE I dislike that we take God for granted

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Lakeside, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

It is a must to at least visit all the "holy" sites just to get a feel for history. I was set back on how all the "holy" sites wee covered over with giant "churches."

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Sierra Vista, AZ
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

We arrived here after going through the Via Dolorosa. The gardens are beautiful. We walked into this tomb where they may have laid Jesus, and saw how they were laid to rest in those days. On our way out the boulder door read "He is not here for He is risen." That sends chills down your spine - it is... More

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Jerusalem, Israel
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

On a Shabat day we decided to visit the tomb.It is not only for cristians it is a place of general interest and part of all mankind history.Conveniantly situated near Damascus gate of the Old City it is open in the morning 9-12 and then 14-17.The entrance is free.The place is much bigger then I imagined and perfectly kept:super clean... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Was it the place... The historians say no...Does not make any difference...they still come in their thousands...Its nicely laid out Gardens, Veranders and walkways are...Worth a look...then ,make your own mind up.

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Glen Allen, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

The Garden where we believe Jesus was buried is beautiful. It's like looking into heaven with the trees, the flowers, the birds. Then the tomb cut out of rock. There are three spaces there, one for mourners to sit, and two spaces where bodies could be laid. To see where our Lord might have laid was too much to take... More

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Stockport Cheshire
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

I am not sure of the provinance of this as the actual tomb of Jesus, I think it more likely it is in the Holy Sepulchre, but it gives you an idea of the type of tomb that was used. Very helpful guide, lovely surroundings a real oasis in a busy city

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S.W. Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We were fortunate to catch it on an off time - no busloads of tourists to contend with & thus very peaceful. The volunteer guides are just wonderful & we took advantage of the very nice shop there. Do your homework & pick an off time to visit.

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Buena Park, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

Andrew Haines from UK gave us a tour of Golgotha (skull) and the garden tomb. The hill really does look like a skull, complete with the eyes, nose, and mouth. After visiting the rock wall tomb, I attended church service in the garden. We sang, praised God, and drink the blood of Jesus in olive wood cup which later became... More

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Warrington,England
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

We visited the Garden Tomb which is claimed to be the actual tomb of Jesus, identified by it's remarkable similarity to the bible description. I am aware that archaelogically, they can't prove that the site is the actual grave of Jesus, but we came away thinking that it is very possible. We were impressed that the admission was free with... More

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