Overview
The Mount of Olives provides one of Jerusalem's defining views across the Kidron Valley towards the Temple Mount and Old City.
Biblical significance
David crossed the mount while fleeing Absalom. Jesus frequently visited it, taught about future events here, entered Jerusalem from this direction and ascended from the vicinity after His resurrection.
Historical background
The ridge has carried Jewish and Christian significance for thousands of years and contains an ancient Jewish cemetery and numerous Christian commemorative sites.
What you will see
A panoramic Jerusalem viewpoint, Jewish cemetery, churches and the descent towards Gethsemane.