Austrian Hospice of the Holy Family, Pilgrims' hostel in Via Dolorosa, Jerusalem.
The Austrian Hospice stands at the intersection of Via Dolorosa and El-Wad Street, marking the third station of the Way of the Cross in Jerusalem.
Emperor Franz Joseph I visited the hospice in 1869 following the opening ceremony of the Suez Canal, solidifying its status as a diplomatic establishment.
The chapel houses a painting by Leopold Kupelwieser from 1859 depicting the Holy Family, alongside sculptures representing the Adoration of the Magi.
The facility offers 45 rooms and five dormitories for visitors, with advance reservations recommended up to 16 months due to high demand.
The reception area displays sculptures of three Magi representing different continents known during the time of Jesus, symbolizing global pilgrimage paths.
Location: Jerusalem
Inception: 1857
Address: ויה דולורוזה
Website: https://austrianhospice.com
GPS coordinates: 31.78029,35.23195
Latest update: March 13, 2025 11:36
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