The Via Dolorosa or the “Way of Sorrows” is the traditional route Jesus walks on his way to his crucifixion. The Via Dolorosa has 14 traditional stations honoring the events that took place as Christ made his Golgotha to be crucified. Every Friday afternoon hundreds of Christian pilgrims join a procession and make their way along the 14 stations of the cross ending at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Sixth Station - Veronica Wipes the Face of Jesus: The small Greek Catholic Chapel names the Holy Face or the Church of St. Veronica marks the spot where Veronica used her veil to wipe the face of Jesus.
Site Religion & Type
Target Group
Denomination with high relevance
Benedictine Brothers
Catholic - Armenian
Catholic - Greek
Catholic - Roman
Coptic
Mennonite
Mormon
Orthodox - Armenian
Orthodox - Assyrian
Orthodox - Ethiopian
Orthodox - Greek
Orthodox - Russian
Protestant - Anglican
Protestant - Baptist
Protestant - Methodist
Protestant - Pentecost
Protestant -Lutheran
Salesian Brothers
Zion sisters
Best time of day to visit
No difference
Best Time of Year to Visit
Year round
Estimated time of visit
Less than an hour
Weather Consideration
Avoid on rainy
bad weather days
Dress Code
Modest Clothes
Trousers Allowed For Female Visitors
Entry Limitation
No limitations
Booking On Site
No
Booking Online
No
Booking via Phone
No
Advance booking required
No
Free For
Free (locals only)
Free for everyone
Handicap bathroom
No
Stairs
No
Wheelchair Friendly
No
Stroller Friendly
No