Domus Galilaeae


Near the summit of the Mount of the Beatitudes, this exquisite modern complex serves as a venue in which Christians – especially Catholic seminarians – can get to know both modern-day Judaism and Christianity's Jewish roots to better understand Jesus and his message. Inaugurated by Pope John Paul II in 2000, the campus, including a striking modern cloister, can be visited on free half-hour tours.


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