Top Ten Holy Land sites in Jerusalem

10. Church of the Dormition Abbey

Also Dormition Abbey, is the traditional site of where the Virgin Mary died – or “fell asleep,” as the name of the church suggests meaning “Eternal sleep.” Situated on a prominent location on Mount Zion, outside the Old City walls, and is a fortress-like structure, with conical roof and towers. Nearby is the bell tower of the Hagia Maria Sion Abbey, a Benedictine monastery.

The complex is only one hundred years old, however it was built over stone ruins, and known to be in the general area frequented by the disciples and Jesus during his last days in Jerusalem. Nearby on you’ll also find the Room of the Last Supper, and the Tomb of King David.

Location: Mount Zion, Jerusalem

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