Overview
Located within the same Franciscan complex as the Church of the Flagellation, the chapel forms part of the traditional Via Dolorosa route.
Biblical significance
The site focuses attention on Pilate's judgement and Jesus being handed over for crucifixion.
Historical background
The present devotional tradition identifies this area with the Roman proceedings against Jesus, although the exact location of those events is debated.
What you will see
A compact chapel and surrounding archaeological features incorporated into the traditional first stations of the Via Dolorosa.