Discover Jerusalem – Paulus Haus

Apostle Paul is one of the most influential figures of early Christianity and patron saint of our house. He writes in his letter to the Corinthians:

For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received. 1 Cor 15:3

If you come to Jerusalem as a pilgrim or are simply interested in the world of Jesus and the Judaism of his time, we would like to offer you the opportunity to explore the biblical and religious traditions, through impulses, the presentation of the texts or simply in conversation. We are happy to help you with contacts and information to experience the Holy Places individually.

We also support you with advice and action to discover the fascinating cultural and religious history of Jerusalem and the traditions of the three Abrahamic religions.

Places and Walks in the Holy City

We invite our guests to get to know the religious and cultural history of Jerusalem on individual tours in a small group (depending on request and possibility).

This page introduces you to places in the Holy City and ways to discover them. Additional information is available in Paulus-Haus.

Tour of Jerusalems Old City

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A tour of Jerusalem's Old City takes you to the city's most important historical and religious sites and reveals the history of its neighborhoods.

Tour of Jerusalems Old City

A tour of Jerusalem's Old City takes you to the city's most important historical and religious sites and reveals the history of its neighborhoods.

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The City of the Ancient Near East and Israel

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On the south-east hill of Jerusalem lies the city's oldest settlement, the Canaanite Urushalimu and the "City of David", with its impressive water system.

The City of the Ancient Near East and Israel

On the south-east hill of Jerusalem lies the city's oldest settlement, the Canaanite Urushalimu and the "City of David", with its impressive water system.

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From Herod to Hadrian

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Even today, the Old City of Jerusalem is essentially shaped by the monumental Temple Terrace of Herod and the complex of the Roman Aelia Capitolina, which Emperor Hadrian founded.

From Herod to Hadrian

Even today, the Old City of Jerusalem is essentially shaped by the monumental Temple Terrace of Herod and the complex of the Roman Aelia Capitolina, which Emperor Hadrian founded.

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The last days of Jesus in Jerusalem

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The religious and historical significance of the Passion stories comes to life at the Christian memorial sites associated with the last week of Jesus' life.

The last days of Jesus in Jerusalem

The religious and historical significance of the Passion stories comes to life at the Christian memorial sites associated with the last week of Jesus' life.

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Christian Jerusalem

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Pilgrims and Churches have created a landscape of remembrance in Jerusalem over the centuries, bringing to mind the suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus and the life of the oldest christian community.

Christian Jerusalem

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Al Quds - Islamic Jerusalem

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As the place of Islam's third holiest site, the Holy City was endowed with magnificent buildings and foundations in all Muslim Periods, which still shape the image and spirit of Jerusalem today.

Al Quds - Islamic Jerusalem

As the place of Islam's third holiest site, the Holy City was endowed with magnificent buildings and foundations in all Muslim Periods, which still shape the image and spirit of Jerusalem today.

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Jewish Life in the Old City

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As the former capital of Judah and site of the Temple, Jerusalem is a central place of Jewish identity. Even today, on Passover and Yom Kippur, people wish: "Next year in Jerusalem!" In and around the Old City of Jerusalem one can encounter numerous testimonies of Jewish life.

Jewish Life in the Old City

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European influences in the 19th and 20th centuries

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Since the 19th century, important institutions and houses of European Churches and States have been built inside and outside of Jerusalem's Old City, which are worth discovering,

European influences in the 19th and 20th centuries

Since the 19th century, important institutions and houses of European Churches and States have been built inside and outside of Jerusalem's Old City, which are worth discovering,

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Visit to the Museum of Paulus-Haus

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During a joint visit to our museum, you can get to know different facets of the culture and history of Israel and Palestine.

Visit to the Museum of Paulus-Haus

During a joint visit to our museum, you can get to know different facets of the culture and history of Israel and Palestine.

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Encounter and Dialogue (for groups)

For a better understanding, getting to know each other is an essential prerequisite. Mutual appreciation can be a solid basis for dealing with one's own and foreign cultural values, also with different religious traditions. In Paulus-Haus we offer the opportunity to meet and get to know representatives of Judaism and Islam, Christian Churches and groups, but also people from Israeli and Palestinian society. Please do not hesitate to contact us, best in advance of your stay.

Our Reading Area

Here you will find general and scholarly literature on the archaeology, history and culture of Jerusalem, the history of Israel, the Bible, the Holy Land, Judaism and Islam, both presentations and source texts. You can calmly immerse yourself in the fascinating world that you will encounter in front of the doors of Paulus-Haus.