Franciscan Monastery

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Experience the Holy Land. Dedicated in 1899 and designated a National Historic Site in 1991, the beautiful Monastery church and gardens include unusual, full-size replicas of Holy Land shrines and are the U.S. home of the Franciscan friars who have served in the Holy Land for 800 years, caring for the shrines and people. Free daily tours of the church, Tomb of Christ, and catacombs. Free garden tours on Saturdays, April-September.Experience the Holy Land. Dedicated in 1899 and designated a National Historic Site in 1991, the beautiful Monastery church and gardens include unusual, full-size replicas of Holy Land shrines and are the U.S. home of the Franciscan friars who have served in the Holy Land for 800 years, caring for the shrines and people. Free daily tours of the church, Tomb of Christ, and catacombs. Free garden tours on Saturdays, April-September.