Summary
Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem: Where It Is + 14 Stations
Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem: What It Is and Where It Is
The Via Dolorosa (“Way of Sorrow”) is a Christian pilgrimage route in Jerusalem’s Old City that commemorates the traditional path associated with Jesus’ journey to crucifixion. The route is marked by the 14 Stations of the Cross and concludes at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. wikipedia
Quick facts
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Location: Inside Jerusalem’s Old City, leading toward the Christian Quarter ויקיפדיה+1
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Length: about 600 meters (approx.) wikipedia
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Stations: 14 total; commonly described as 9 outdoors in the streets and 5 indoors inside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre wikipedia
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Modern route: largely established in the 18th century wikipedia
Where does the Via Dolorosa start and end?
Traditional starting area: near the site historically associated with the Antonia Fortress, close to Lions’ Gate in the Old City. wikipedia
End point: the Church of the Holy Sepulchre (the final stations continue inside the church complex).wikipedia
What are the 14 Stations of the Cross?
The stations represent key moments from Jesus’ Passion, drawn from the Gospels and long-standing Christian devotional tradition. Pilgrims often stop to pray at each station, following signs/plaques and small chapels along the route. terrasanctamuseum.org+1
Catholic and Protestant notes (for both audiences)
For Catholic pilgrims
Many Catholic groups walk the Via Dolorosa as a devotional Stations of the Cross prayer, especially during penitential seasons and Holy Week. Official tourism guidance commonly presents the route as a Catholic devotional procession that stops at all 14 stations. ישראל.טיולי
For Protestant / Evangelical pilgrims
Many Protestant groups also walk the route for Bible-centered reflection. Some itineraries pair it with time at the Garden Tomb, a well-known Christian worship site just outside the Old City walls, near Damascus Gate. The Garden Tomb+1
Practical visitor tips
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Go early if you want a quieter, more prayerful walk (the lanes can get busy). Tourist Israel
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Expect narrow streets and market activity along much of the route. Tourist Israel+1
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If you publish “hours” on your site: add a note that access and routes can vary due to services, crowd-control, and local conditions.
FAQ:
Is the Via Dolorosa inside Jerusalem’s Old City?
Yes. The route is inside the Old City of Jerusalem and leads to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. wikipedia
How long is the Via Dolorosa?
It is commonly described as about 600 meters long. wikipedia
How many Stations of the Cross are there?
Traditionally there are 14 Stations of the Cross. terrasanctamuseum.org+1
Are all 14 stations outdoors?
No. A common description is 9 stations outdoors along the streets and 5 stations inside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. wikipedia
Where does the Via Dolorosa end?
It ends at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. wikipedia
