Convent of the Flagellation, Jerusalem

Belonging to the Franciscans, this compound encompasses the Chapel of the Flagellation, a striking yet simple structure crafted in the 1920s by the renowned Italian architect Antonio Barluzzi, known for his work on the Dominus Flevit Chapel on the Mount of Olives. Situated on the traditional site where Christ was scourged by Roman soldiers before his crucifixion, it marks the second station of the Via Dolorosa, following the Church of Saint Anne. Adorned with stained glass windows and an exquisite mosaic ceiling, the interior ingeniously depicts a circular pattern of thorns, subtly evoking the agonizing ordeal endured by Christ.

Across the courtyard lies the Chapel of the Condemnation, also originating from the early 20th century. Crowned by five elegant white domes, it stands atop the remnants of a medieval chapel, believed to be the location where Christ faced trial before Pontius Pilate. Noteworthy is the Roman-era floor adjacent to the building's western wall, constructed from large, striated stones designed to prevent animals' hooves from slipping鈥攁 glimpse into ancient ingenuity.

Nestled within the adjacent monastery buildings is the Studium Biblicum Franciscanum, a renowned institute dedicated to biblical, geographical, and archaeological studies. Complementing this scholarly endeavor is the Studium Museum, housing artifacts unearthed by the Franciscans during excavations across sites such as Capernaum, Nazareth, and Bethlehem. Highlights include Byzantine and Crusader relics, including fragments of frescoes from the Church of Gethsemane and a 12th-century crozier from the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, offering visitors a captivating journey through the rich tapestry of biblical history.

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Sight Name: Convent of the Flagellation
Sight Location: Jerusalem, Israel (See walking tours in Jerusalem)
Sight Type: Religious
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