The “Chapel of the Ascension” marks by Christian tradition the spot from where Jesus ascended to Heaven after his ressurection.
Although a highly important Christian site, it is held by the Muslims Religious authority (The Waqf), has a minaret, and the Muslims charge 5 NIS entrance fee from every visitor.
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Chapel of the Ascension on Wikipedia |
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Chapel of the Ascension on Tripadvisor |
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Mount of Olives on Google Maps |
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Points of Interest in the Area
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Mount of Olives Viewpoint |
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Pater Noster |
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Dominus Flevit |
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