The Holy Sepulcher Basilica is the most important temple for Christians, created in the place of the supposed crucifixion and burial of Jesus. The religious object is located in the Old City of Jerusalem, in Israel. The current shape of the basilica is the result of numerous renovations over many years. In 1980, the basilica was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Within the temple is a mountain called Golgotha, on which Jesus was crucified and the tomb in which his body was laid. After these events, Emperor Hadrian built the temple of Aphrodite in this place. The first Christian basilica stood here in the fourth century, on the order of Emperor Constantine the Great.
The church has been a major Christian pilgrimage site since its inception. It is the traditional place of the Resurrection of Christ, hence its original Greek name - Anastasis Church. Tourists can see the imposing rotunda and numerous chapels on many invitations, including the Adam's Chapel, the Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament and the Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene.
