Church of the Holy Sepulchre

This church is truly outstanding. From the entrance way with the annointing stone to the plethora of naves with elaborate challices , plates and other precious ornaments. This place is truly magical. Even the way the light shines in through the openings in the roof is impressive.

AMAZING! What a beautiful church, i am not a believer of any religion and even I found this church to be something special. I even spoke with a priest and a nun, i lit a candle for my cousin and also went into the tomb where jesus is buried…if you are a believer, and lit another candle… anyway, the church itself is just beautiful and lots more work is underway, a definitely must when you visit Jerusalem, thank you

This is pretty chill church, or actually, multiple churches of different branches of Christianity under one roof. They all fight each other for a small space, but forced to share it due to the religious significance of the location. Everything looks pretty old and requires a good TLC. The church has no shortage of money, just not sure where all the money goes, definitely not for the renovations.

⭐️ An Unforgettable Visit to the Heart of Jerusalem’s Old City I visited the Church of the Holy Sepulchre with my family during our trip to Jerusalem, and it turned out to be one of the most meaningful and memorable experiences of our entire visit. We parked at a paid parking garage near the Old City and walked toward one of the historic gates. Just outside the entrance we noticed the small golf-cart style shuttles that take visitors inside the Old City. We jumped on one (four adults plus the driver) and in about ten minutes we were riding through narrow stone paths, ancient passages, and beautiful alleyways. The ride alone was an incredible experience and a great way to enter the Old City without too much walking. When we arrived at the plaza of the Church, there were other visitors and tourists around, but everything felt calm, respectful, and organized. As soon as you step inside the building you can feel the atmosphere change — the mix of history, spirituality, and architecture is truly powerful. We headed toward the stone tomb area, where a priest was guiding visitors in small groups, since the Tomb is too small to hold more than two adults at a time. Men are asked to remove head coverings, and everyone gets a quiet moment inside before exiting to let others in. (Photography inside the Tomb itself is not allowed.) The church has multiple levels, small chapels, hidden corners, and fascinating historical rooms filled with ancient artwork, icons, mosaics, and religious artifacts. Some areas may be temporarily closed due to ongoing restoration, which is totally normal for a site of this age. Overall, it was a deeply spiritual, historical, and unforgettable experience, and a must-see highlight of any visit to Jerusalem or Israel.

Incredible. Blessed to arrive super early Sunday while practically empty. Both the service and history are so powerful. Be sure to witness the crack in the rock and stone below as well as the tomb.

Church of the Holy Sepulchre is one of the most sacred places in Christianity, believed to encompass both Golgotha, where Jesus was crucified, and the tomb where He was buried and rose again. Being here is profoundly moving and unlike any other experience. The church is filled with prayer, devotion, and centuries of Christian worship. Each chapel tells part of the story of Christ’s Passion, death, and Resurrection, allowing Scripture to come alive in a powerful and tangible way. Despite the crowds, there are moments of deep reverence and stillness that invite reflection and prayer. The shared stewardship of the church by different Christian denominations is a reminder of the long history of faith, tradition, and perseverance. Visiting the Holy Sepulchre is not just a historical experience, but a deeply spiritual pilgrimage that leaves a lasting impression on the heart and soul of any Christian.

No words to describe the feeling of this Christian Holy place. Lord Have mercy on us. Once in a lifetime must visit for every Christian ✝️

Was lucky enough to go with a tour guide and get a full run down of the space - it’s obviously supremely important to many sects and denominations in Christianity and the reverence for that was evident - many people were over come with emotions. As well as pointing out various things to us, the guide pointed out some of the possible over zealous aspects too, saying people had fought over the privilege of clearing the area outside the church (including a fight to the death over whether the bottom step was to be cleaned by one group or another) and a bench occupied by a large man in religious robes who sits there all day, because that is his denominations bench and no others are allowed to sit there. It’s amazing to see the various places where Jesus’ body was placed and buried, but also to see the reaction of people to those things. It’s also one of the areas where you feel tourism hasn’t taken over - quiet reverence in full effect. Make the trip if you ever can