Garden of Gethsemane is located east of Jerusalem,Israel .Olive Trees and other European garden features are well respected as a sacred garden to meditate and pray. The Garden of Gethsemane was where Jesus Christ and his disciples went to pray. The time of day was nightime.Jesus Christ requested that his disciples stay up to pray. Even though Christ prayed durig... More

The very moment we saw the ancient olive trees we experienced a calming effect in our bodies. But on the sad side this is where Judas betrayed Christ and this feeling was not welcomed. Looking around the area engrossed you to the point that you became very sad. Would I return, a definite yes to walk, to see, to feel... More

we arrived at 5 pm and it was closing. Would have been a lovely place to sit and reflect...so make sure you get there before 5 pm!

The olive trees here were ancient( 2000 years old) and truly amazing. The church was impressive and the views of the Walls of Jerusaleum, the cemetary, and the Golden Gate were spectacular

It was worth visiting this to see the area, chapel, and the garden that is next to it. Evidently there is a bit of history to be had around here, so if you're interested in history, or nice formal gardens with super old olive trees (they are impressive) then have a look here.

Packed with Pilgrims so too busy to sit in peace, but it's a neat little formal garden at the foot of the Mount of Olives with some very ancient olive trees, like those that can still be seen elsewhere in Palestine. Was it the Garden of Gethsemane mentioned in the Bible? Quite possibly.

Beautiful place. A lot of olive trees. Nice church. Religious place. Glad I have been there. Don't forget to dress appropriately

A very peaceful place today that allowed us to spend time reflecting on Jesus in the Garden and the agony he experienced on the night he was betrayed. The olive trees, rocks, etc.... takes you to a memory place.

Background: This is the garden where Jesus said his last prayers on the eve of his crucifixion. It is said that eight of the olive trees growing in this garden today were witness to Jesus that night. According to Christian tradition, the cave here is the site where Jesus sat with his disciples before his betreyal by Judas and eventual... More