Convent of the Sisters of Zion

The convent includes a church and religious facilities located along Via Dolorosa in the Muslim Quarter, containing Roman stone pavement and ancient structures.

Built in 1857 by Alphonse Ratisbonne, the complex stands on foundations from the second-century Roman city of Aelia Capitolina, featuring architectural elements from that period.

The convent belongs to the Sisters of Notre-Dame de Sion, a congregation established by converted Jewish brothers Alphonse and Theodore Ratisbonne in the 19th century.

The complex houses a pilgrim hostel, educational facilities for Hebrew and Arabic studies, and maintains a bookstore that supports the local girls' school.

Roman soldiers carved game boards into stone blocks within the convent grounds, providing tangible evidence of daily life during the Roman occupation of Jerusalem.

Location: Jerusalem

Inception: 1857

Address: ויה דולורוזה

GPS coordinates: 31.78014,35.23307

Latest update: May 11, 2025 19:06