The Via Dolorosa (Latin for "Sorrowful Way", often translated "Way of Suffering"; Hebrew: ויה דולורוזה; Arabic: طريق الآلام) is a processional route in the Old City of Jerusalem, believed to be the path that Jesus walked on the way to his crucifixion. The winding route from the former Antonia Fortress to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre — a distance of about 600 metres (2,000 feet) — is a celebrated place of Christian pilgrimage. The current route has been established since the 18th century, replacing various earlier versions. It is today marked by nine Stations of the Cross; there have been fourteen stations since the late 15th century, with the remaining five stations being inside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
Way of the Cross (Via Dolorosa) Tours and Tickets
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The Via Dolorosa (Latin for "Sorrowful Way", often translated "Way of Suffering"; Hebrew: ויה דולורוזה; Arabic: طريق الآلام) is a processional route in the Old City of Jerusalem, believed to be the path that Jesus walked on the way to his crucifixion. The winding route from the former Antonia Fortress to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre — a distance of about 600 metres (2,000 feet) — is a celebrated place of Christian pilgrimage. The current route has been established since the 18th century, replacing various earlier versions. It is today marked by nine Stations of the Cross; there have been fourteen stations since the late 15th century, with the remaining five stations being inside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
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- While well-marked, the path winds through busy streets with lined with snack stalls and tourist shops, so it can be hard to follow.
- It’s not always easy to see each plaque, but there are many tours that guide visitors with commentary.
- There is a weekly procession along the Via Dolorosa led by Franciscans every Friday afternoon at 3pm.
- The Franciscan procession begins at the Pilgrim’s Reception Center near by the Lion’s Gate.
- The number of pilgrims to Via Dolorosa swell to thousands when Franciscans flock to the site during Holy Week.
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- Recommended time for visit 2 hours
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Last updated by Last Romantic: 5/26/2023