Tourists and pilgrims are cordially invited to visit the Tourism Ministgry information desk where you can receive information and material in honor of the visit of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI.
May 10th : 8:00-20:00: May 11-14th , 8:00-10:00 and 16:00-20:00.
Park Hotel - 2 Vilnai Street, Jerusalem.
Grand Court Hotel - 15 St. George Street, Jerusalem
David Citadel Hotel - 7 King David Street, Jerusalem
Ministry of Tourism Information Office - Jaffa Gate, Old City of Jerusalem. All day (8:30-19:00)
Useful links:
Israel Wonders - Israel's official tourism website
The Jerusalem Website - The official website of Jerusalem
Pope Benedict XVI visit - The Jerusalem Website
Magical Nazareth - Nazareth Cultural and Tourism Association
Weather - Israel Meteorological Service
Tour Jerusalem - Jerusalem Municipality Tourism Website
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During the visit of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI to Israel, the Ministry of Tourism will operate an information center from May 11-15, 2009 in order to provide all information relevant to the period of the visit.
Telephone number: 02-666-44999
Fax: 02-666-4443
Email address until May 10 is : giordanar@tourism.gov.il
After May 10 the e-mail address is: papa@tourism.gov.il
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Mass at the Garden of Gethsemane - Tuesday, May 12 - 16:15
According to information received from the Israel Police, the Sultan's Pool will be open to those who individuals or groups not able to attain tickets to the Mass. There will be a direct coverage with the experience of watching on a wide screen.
We have began to give out tickets for those agents who have applied and received confirmation. Please pick them up promptly.
Nancy Shedlaz - 050-6214127
Rakefet Levi - 050 6214042
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