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Baptismal Site on the Jordan River - Qasr al-Yahud
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History, heritage and nature
The baptismal site on the banks of the Jordan River, Qasr al-Yahud, is the site where according to tradition, Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist
Make sure you get in – Reserve nowDue to the epiphany events taking place at the baptism site (Qasr El Yehud) these days and until the 22/01/23 , there may be delays in visitors entering the site and even its closure due to a decision by the Israel Police. We apologize for the inconvenience. Reserving your visit through the reservation system ensures a spot on the date and time you’ve requested; you’ll also receive relevant updates for your planned visit. |
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Christian tradition marks this site as the place of the “spiritual birth” of Jesus, as opposed to his physical birth in Bethlehem. As such, the baptismal site is of great sacred significance – the third holiest site in the Christian world (after the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem).
Baptismal Site (Qasr El-Yahud)
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Last entry to the site: one hour before site closes
Summer hours:
Sunday–Thursday and Saturday: 17:00 - 08:00
Friday and holiday eves: 16:00 - 08:00
Winter hours:
Sunday–Thursday and Saturday: 16:00 - 08:00
Friday and holiday eves: 15:00 - 08:00
02-6504844
Fax: 02-6504853 Facebook of Nature and Parks Authority Instagram of Nature and Parks Authority- The site is located north of the Dead Sea
- Take road 1 east to the junction with the Jericho detour road (road 90)
- At the junction, turn north onto road 90 and drive about 5 km to the turnoff eastward where the sign says Qasr al-Yahud
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