Austrian Hospice, Jerusalem

The ecclesiastical institution known as the “Austrian Hospice of the Holy Family” was established for pilgrims in 1854 by the Austrian Catholic Church in the Holy Land.

Today, the interior design is modern whilst retaining the 19th-century ambience. The guest house offers two options: dormitories (between 5-12 beds) or guest-rooms (single, double, or triple rooms). Catholic Liturgy is celebrated daily in the house-chapel.

The Austrian Hospice aims to bring together different cultures within the realm of art, and space is given to contemporary art and music. The Austrian Hospice has its own cafe, Viennese Cafe, where you can enjoy magnificent views of the Old City.

Al-Wad Street. Walking down Al-Wad Street from Damascus Gate to the Austrian Hospice. In Arabic Al-Wad, in Hebrew Ha-Gai, both mean "the valley", i.e. the Tiropoeon Valley - ancient western thistle - part of the Via Dolorosa on this street (between the third and fifth station). See more at Category:Al-Wad Street - Wikimedia Commons.

Arriving at the Austrian Hospice (left). The Austrian Hospice is right next to the Via Dolorosa Street.

Entering the Austrian Hospice.

Statue of the Virgin and Child inside the Austrian Hospice.

Having lunch at the Austrian Hospice.

North Jerusalem seen from the top of the Austrian Hospice. The Dome of the Rock is on the right.

South Jerusalem seen from the top of the Austrian Hospice. The Dome of the Rock is on the left.

Southwest Jerusalem viewed from the top of the Austrian Hospice. In the distance we can see the Dormition Abbey.

See also

• Damascus Gate
• Via Dolorosa
• Church of the Holy Sepulchre

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Sources

• The Austrian Pilgrim Hospice to the Holy Family in Jerusalem
• Austrian Hospice Jerusalem - iTravelJerusalem

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