Mount of Olives

Mount of Olives is located on the east side of Jerusalem and is named after the olive trees that used to cover its slopes. Mount of Olives is holy to Jews, Christians and Muslims, and has many religious traditions tied to it. Nearly 2,000 years ago, Jesus stood on this hillside overlooking the Old City making prophesies that would change the world. The two-mile long ridge has three summits each of which has a tower built on it and commands a spectacular view of the Old City of Jerusalem.