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There are no words that describe how beautiful the landmarks in Al-Aqsa Mosque are. Yet, we can say that they are a “miracle” of Allah and “beauty icons”. In Al-Aqsa Mosque, there are a lot of landmarks that force us to contemplate their moral and physical beauty.

The Monastery of John the Baptist

An Armenian Orthodox monastery in the Christian Quarter, across the Maronites’ monastery.

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Habs Al-Maseeh Church

It dates back to the 12 th century. It is built in As-Sa’diya Quarter, on the place that is believed to be where the Christ […]

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Al-Banat Monastery

It’s located between the Holy Virgin and Saint Dimitri monasteries. It was built for the Roman Orthodox by the patriarch Elias I. It contains two […]

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The Monastery of Saint Tadros

A Roman Orthodox monastery that is near the Latin Casanova Monastery.

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The Monastery of Saint Charalambous

A small Roman Orthodox monastery, located in the Christian Quarter, near the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, west of Via Dolorosa.

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The Lady Monastery

A small Roman Orthodox monastery, a few meters away from As-Salahiyya Khanka.

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Az-Zaitouna Monastery

It’s an old Armenian monastery for Armenian nuns. It is also called the Monastery of Saint Archangel. The monastery is located back east of the […]

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The Monastery of Saint James the Great

It’s located in the Armenian Quarter south of Jerusalem Castle. The Church of James the Great is in this monastery. The church was built in […]

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Al-Habash Monastery

It’s right next to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, above the Cross Cavern. It’s the last religious building remained for the Ethiopian Orthodox in […]

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The Monastery of Saint Mary

It’s only for Copt nuns. It’s located near Al-Jadeed Gate.

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The Monastery of Saint Georges

It’s located near the monastery of Saint Mary. It was built in the Ottoman era, and a school was added to it. This school is […]

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The Monastery of Saint Antonius

It is located above the building of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, and near As-Sultan Monastery. It was restored in 1875. The has become […]

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