Jerusalem’s story of the Armenian people WALKING TOUR
The old city of Jerusalem is not only home to the three monotheistic religions but it is home to a large variety of Christian communities. One of the oldest and significant communities is the Armenanain community. The Armenians have lived within the walls of the city of Jerusalem for more than 1500 years. Join this unique Jerusalem Walking tour…
…taking you to the mediaval Armenian church, walking in the footsteps of the Armenian people in the Holy Sepulcher and get to know Armenians who live today in Jerusalem. During our tour we will watch students of the Armenian Patriarchate Seminar join their daily mess, discover the art of Armenian ceramics and enjoy delicious bites of the Armenian kitchenThe tour will also elaborate on the Armenian Genocid, tell the complex story of the community of survivors who arrived in Palestine after 1915 and is closely intervened with the history of Jerusalem. This tour is a great alternative for those who are looking for a new travel experience in Jerusalem’s old city.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Rampert Walk
- Visit one of the Armenian ceramic artistss
- Armenien Quarter
- Elia Photoshop
- The Armenian parts in the Holy Sepulchre
- Visit one of the famous ceramic workshops
INFO
- 2 hours
- Inside Jaffa Gate, at the entrance to the David Citadel Museum
- English, French, German, Spanish
- History, religion, art, current issues
- visit the ancient library inside the Armenian compound
