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Sacred Souvenir: Church Of The Holy Sepulchre
A scale model made in Bethlehem in the late 1600s of the church in Jerusalem which is a special place of pilgrimage. Many Christians believe it to be the site of Jesus’ tomb.
This display focuses on a highly crafted scale model of the church made in Bethlehem in the late 1600s. It is made of wood and intricate mother-of-pearl inlay, and can be disassembled to reveal the different parts of the church within. Models like this were made and sold as souvenirs to visiting pilgrims and for export throughout Europe as reminders of the central event of the Christian faith – the death and resurrection of Christ.
In this unique display, discover how this exquisite model was made, the history of the iconic church, and the six ancient denominations that worship in it today.
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Venue Facts
Venue: The British Museum
Address:
Great Russell Street
London
WC1B 3DG
51.518970,
-0.126486
Website http://www.britishmuseum.org
Train
→ Charing Cross 16 min walk
→ St Pancras (London) 17 min walk
→ St Pancras 17 min walk
Tube
→ Holborn 4 min walk
