Religious Building · Jerusalem, Israel
Church of the Holy Sepulchre
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, also known as the Church of the Resurrection, is a fourth-century church in the Christian Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem. Built 335.
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Landmark facts
| Location | Jerusalem, Israel |
|---|---|
| Type | Religious Building |
| Built | 335 |
| Length | Length: 120 m |
| Coordinates | 31.7783° N, 35.2297° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Church of the Holy Sepulchre is known for
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, also known as the Church of the Resurrection, is a fourth-century church in the Christian Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem.
About Church of the Holy Sepulchre
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, also known as the Church of the Resurrection, is a fourth-century church in the Christian Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem. The church is simultaneously the seat of the Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem, the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem, and the Catholic Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem. It is the holiest site in Christianity, and it has been an important pilgrimage site for Christians since the fourth century.
History
After the siege of Jerusalem in AD 70 during the First Jewish–Roman War, Jerusalem had been reduced to ruins. In AD 130, the Roman emperor Hadrian began the building of a Roman colony, the new city of Aelia Capitolina, on the site. About AD 135, he ordered that a cave containing a rock-cut tomb be filled in to make a flat foundation for a temple dedicated to Venus or Aphrodite.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Jerusalem |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) |
| Distance from the airport | 26.1 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
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- Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) · Tel Aviv, Israel · 25.8 miles away
- Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) · Amman, Jordan · 45.0 miles away
- Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport (ADJ) · Amman, Jordan · 46.7 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Church of the Holy Sepulchre?
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, also known as the Church of the Resurrection, is a fourth-century church in the Christian Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem.
Where is Church of the Holy Sepulchre located?
Church of the Holy Sepulchre is in Jerusalem, Israel. Its coordinates are 31.7783° N, 35.2297° E.
How do I get to Church of the Holy Sepulchre?
The nearest town is Jerusalem, and the nearest airport is Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV), about 26.1 miles away (straight line).
When was Church of the Holy Sepulchre built?
Church of the Holy Sepulchre was built 335.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_the_Holy_Sepulchre — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q187702 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.