I could not sleep the first night in Jerusalem, therefore I went to investigate the way of the cross—Via Dolorosa—at 4.00 a.m. The Via Dolorosa is the path that Jesus passed on the way to his crucifixion, carrying his cross.
Streets of the city were empty in this time, and you can hear only your steps, muezzin’s call to prayer, church bells ringing and cock’s songs. Yes, yes, a cocks in the center of the big city! Under such an accompaniment, you will walk on the way of the cross.
It was my first attempt, and it was only half successful. I have not find the entrance to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and there where no people around to ask the way.
So I went to have breakfast, and after consultation with the staff of my hotel, it turns out that entrance is in the tiny lane St. Helena at the end of the street of the Christian Quarter between muslim stores. Note, there was no one sign!
In the afternoon, I repeated my way of the cross.
The Via Dolorosa starts near the Lion’s Gate and include the first nine Stations of the Cross—every one has some sign: chapel, church, or line on the wall.
The remaining five stations are located inside of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
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January 8, 2012 at 9:10 am
This is absolutely marvelous Victor! Thank you for sharing. I hope that one day, I too shall walk the path…
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January 8, 2012 at 9:15 am
Thanks. I am sure You shall not regret!
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January 8, 2012 at 9:17 am
Victor, by far the best post I have read. Throughly enjoyed…
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January 8, 2012 at 10:09 am
Stay tuned, this is only first one.
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January 8, 2012 at 9:35 am
Wonderful ! Wonderful ! Wonderful ! 😀
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January 8, 2012 at 10:08 am
🙂
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January 8, 2012 at 10:26 am
These are very powerful images. Thank you so much for sharing!!
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January 8, 2012 at 1:05 pm
Great pictures – I can smell and taste the atmosphere that you have captured and I look forward to what follows…
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January 9, 2012 at 5:20 am
I think it will be the streets and walls of Old Jerusalem.
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January 8, 2012 at 1:10 pm
Fabulous pictures!
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January 8, 2012 at 6:02 pm
I’ve never been to Jerusalem but I feel like I’ve walked those streets through your wonderful photos.
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January 9, 2012 at 5:23 am
I tried.
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January 8, 2012 at 11:57 pm
Stunning photos Victor, thank you for sharing them.
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January 9, 2012 at 8:39 am
Lovely!
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January 9, 2012 at 8:53 am
Breath taking photos
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January 9, 2012 at 8:57 am
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre is rich and detailed. Nice photos.
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January 9, 2012 at 9:16 am
Excellent post and nice pics..
Big thumbs up!
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January 9, 2012 at 9:37 am
Beautiful photos.
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January 9, 2012 at 1:38 pm
Absolutely stunning! 🙂
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January 9, 2012 at 9:29 pm
Hi, thanks a lot for stopping by on my blog. Though i am not pretty sure that you fully understand the language i use there :). I am trying to post more travel writing these days, well maybe not overseas ones but i’m going to share more about my country’s sites. As we have zillions of beautiful spots here. So please visit us some time and you will never regret 🙂 Thanks!
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January 9, 2012 at 9:56 pm
I don’t understand it at all :-), but the language of photos is understandable to all.
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January 9, 2012 at 10:01 pm
This is the model of old Jerusalem that You can find in Museum of Israel in Citadel of David.
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January 10, 2012 at 3:31 pm
Wow, the architecture of these buildings are absolutely breathtaking. And I love all of the different contrast of photos.. beautiful
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January 10, 2012 at 4:58 pm
Fascinating as well as deeply moving. Thanks so much for sharing this pictorial of your experience. Thanks also for liking my post “A Near Death Experience”. I’m looking forward to seeing what else you have here in your blog.
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January 10, 2012 at 8:57 pm
Very cool – I love your pictures and look forward to browsing more of your posts! I’ve always wanted to go to Israel. Your Russia pics are great, too – I was there in 1988. I wish I had a digital camera back then! Thanks for finding my blog today!
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January 10, 2012 at 9:00 pm
It will be interesting to You to see Russia today.
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January 11, 2012 at 1:11 pm
Great perspective:)
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January 11, 2012 at 1:14 pm
Thanks for checking out room902! Your pictures are wonderful, very interesting.
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January 11, 2012 at 2:37 pm
What a fantastic adventure!
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January 11, 2012 at 7:07 pm
Great shots. I was in Israel 2 summers ago and its an incredible country.
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January 12, 2012 at 4:24 am
Thank You, Edith, but it is impossible to compare my photos with Yours. You are the real Master!
Now I follow Your blog with pleasure.
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January 12, 2012 at 12:27 pm
I must be going totally nuts! I could have sworn that I left you a comment on this lovely blog the other day
and I obviously hadn’t or it got lost in cyber space. I was just checking out your great photos again. Fantastic stuff Victor and fabulous pictures. Thank you 🙂
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January 12, 2012 at 10:11 pm
I follow Your blog and will be remaining to You about me sometimes by liking Your posts 🙂
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January 12, 2012 at 2:01 pm
Wow…that’s indeed a religious place. Great pictures! 😀
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January 12, 2012 at 10:13 pm
It seems to me this is the most religious place on the Earth.
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January 20, 2012 at 11:23 pm
Great photos Victor. When I was in that part of the world years ago it wasn’t a good idea to go from Egypt to Jordan via Israel, so I took the ferry around it. Stood near the border once though!
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January 23, 2012 at 8:36 am
stunning photos of amazing sites!
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January 24, 2012 at 2:33 pm
What an intriguing place! Thanks for sharing!
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January 25, 2012 at 9:58 pm
Marvelous photos, especially inside the church. I have a better camera now than when I visited many great cathedrals. Hope, If I ever get there, they are half as good as yours.
Ciao
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January 25, 2012 at 10:29 pm
Take tripod with You.
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January 29, 2012 at 11:16 pm
Nice travel blog you got here Victor! It’s like going to places that I will never be able to see personally in my lifetime. Cheers and keep on posting 🙂
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January 29, 2012 at 11:33 pm
It seems to me all is in your hands.
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February 4, 2012 at 1:00 pm
I’ve visited Via Dolorosa too… but could never have taken photos like these, meditative and beautiful beyond words.
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April 13, 2012 at 2:09 pm
Gorgeous! I’ve always wanted to see Jerusalem
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April 19, 2012 at 9:40 pm
excellent -he pictures are first class and I felt like I was looking over your shoulder
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April 20, 2012 at 12:11 pm
I enjoyed your post very much. Very beautiful photographs.
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April 21, 2012 at 3:47 am
Great shots!
Thanks for stopping by
🙂
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April 26, 2012 at 7:06 pm
You are a good photographer! Very nice shots here! Thanks for sharing!
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April 28, 2012 at 3:05 am
Beautiful photos! My sister has been there twice. Lord willing, some day I will also. If He’s not willing, then I’ll wait for the New Jerusalem. Thanks for stopping by, and for sharing these lovely pictures.
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April 28, 2012 at 6:59 am
All is in Your hands.
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January 14, 2020 at 6:24 am
It is incredible how many heathen elements are presented in that church of the “Holy sepulchre”.
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January 17, 2020 at 10:52 pm
It is. Many thanks.
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January 14, 2020 at 6:26 am
Lovely photo’s showing also how people are mislead by historical falsities and how certain religion love to keep to traditions and devotional acts which are against the Will of God.
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January 17, 2020 at 10:52 pm
Exactly. Thank you, Immanuel.
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