The Terra Santa Museum is unique in the world as it exhibits more than 700 artefacts from the Paleolithic era to the present day, all brought from the Holy Land (Jerusalem and its area of influence). The museum's exhibition is divided into several sections transporting the visitor n a journey through time. Learn about the cultures and the three monotheistic religions that coexist in the Holy Land, Christianity, Islam and Judaism. There is also an educational exhibition on the Turin Shroud and the Monetarium, with coins dating back to the Hellenistic era. Gold artefacts, ethnic ornaments, engravings, historical recreations of temples and even objects of war, are just a few of the many treasures that this museum holds in store for its visitors. The replica of the Star of Bethlehem captivates visitors who have touched the original. At the heart of the museum is an impressive model of the Basilica of the Holy Sepulcher created by Fray Bartolomé de las Heras between 1945 and 1950. It is a treasure made of Gethsemane cypress wood, which shows all the details of the interior of the basilica. Engravings in olive wood and mother-of-pearl have their space. They are works made by locals from Bethlehem, which represent biblical themes, the two large mother-of-pearl crosses are highlights that stand out for their beauty and history. Souvenirs can be found in these materials. The connection of the Franciscan Order for the custody of the Holy Sepulcher and the presence of numerous Galician friars in the holy places, have allowed the convent of San Francisco de Santiago to have one of the best collections in the world. This convent was from 1862 missionary school for the Holy Land. Visiting hours: From Tuesday to Sunday 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Group reservations: 981-581600 Director of the Holy Land Museum the details of the basilica's interior. Carvings in olive wood and mother-of-pearl are also on display. They are works made by locals from Bethlehem, which represent biblical themes and two large mother-of-pearl crosses that stand out for their beauty and history. Souvenirs can be found in these materials. The connection of the Franciscan Order for the custody of the Holy Sepulcher and the presence of numerous Galician friars in the holy places, have allowed the convent of San Francisco de Santiago to have one of the best collections in the world. This convent dates back to the 1862 missionary school for the Holy Land. Visiting hours: From Tuesday to Sunday 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Group reservations: 981-581600 Director of the Terra Santa Museum
The Terra Santa Museum is unique in the world as it exhibits more than 700 artefacts from the Paleolithic era to the present day, all brought from the Holy Land (Jerusalem and its area of influence). The museum's exhibition is divided into several sections transporting the visitor n a journey through time. Learn about the cultures and the three monotheistic religions that coexist in the Holy Land, Christianity, Islam and Judaism. There is also an educational exhibition on the Turin Shroud and the Monetarium, with coins dating back to the Hellenistic era. Gold artefacts, ethnic ornaments, engravings, historical recreations of temples and even objects of war, are just a few of the many treasures that this museum holds in store for its visitors. The replica of the Star of Bethlehem captivates visitors who have touched the original. At the heart of the museum is an impressive model of the Basilica of the Holy Sepulcher created by Fray Bartolomé de las Heras between 1945 and 1950. It is a treasure made of Gethsemane cypress wood, which shows all the details of the interior of the basilica. Engravings in olive wood and mother-of-pearl have their space. They are works made by locals from Bethlehem, which represent biblical themes, the two large mother-of-pearl crosses are highlights that stand out for their beauty and history. Souvenirs can be found in these materials. The connection of the Franciscan Order for the custody of the Holy Sepulcher and the presence of numerous Galician friars in the holy places, have allowed the convent of San Francisco de Santiago to have one of the best collections in the world. This convent was from 1862 missionary school for the Holy Land. Visiting hours: From Tuesday to Sunday 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Group reservations: 981-581600 Director of the Holy Land Museum the details of the basilica's interior. Carvings in olive wood and mother-of-pearl are also on display. They are works made by locals from Bethlehem, which represent biblical themes and two large mother-of-pearl crosses that stand out for their beauty and history. Souvenirs can be found in these materials. The connection of the Franciscan Order for the custody of the Holy Sepulcher and the presence of numerous Galician friars in the holy places, have allowed the convent of San Francisco de Santiago to have one of the best collections in the world. This convent dates back to the 1862 missionary school for the Holy Land. Visiting hours: From Tuesday to Sunday 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Group reservations: 981-581600 Director of the Terra Santa Museum