Terra Sancta College, Jerusalem

Terra Sancta College is a Franciscan monastery in Jerusalem with Neoclassical architecture featuring a central courtyard and multiple connected wings. The complex holds educational facilities, administrative offices, and residential quarters for the community.

The building was designed in 1926 by architect Antonio Barluzzi as Opera Cardinal Ferrari school and initially welcomed 270 students from different religious backgrounds. Over time it became a key center for Franciscan presence in the region.

The college serves as a cultural center for the Franciscan Custody of the Holy Land and houses communications offices and a Christian media center. Visitors can experience where this important religious institution conducts its work.

The college is located at the intersection of Paris Square with parking available and sits between Jerusalem's city center and the Rechavia neighborhood. The site is best reached on foot from nearby bus stations or by car via the main roads.

The building displays a replica of the Madonnina statue from Milan Cathedral and blends Italian Renaissance elements with Middle Eastern architectural features. This combination reflects the European roots of the community while adapting to the local setting.

Location: Jerusalem

Inception: 1920s

Architects: Antonio Barluzzi

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture

Address: רח' קרן היסוד 2

Website: https://custodia.org/en/monasteries/jerusalem-terra-sancta-college

GPS coordinates: 31.77474,35.21786

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:06