Latrun is the first of the hilly ridges that a traveler will see on his way while ascending to Jerusalem.
Monastery ceiling is quite large and very high
The Monastery was established in 1890 by the Trappist Order. During the First World War, the Turks expelled the monks and destroyed the monastery. The Monks returned in 1927, when they built the present building. The clock tower of the church was completed only in 1954.
The Latrun Monastery became famous for the good wine and olive oil it produces, which are available from a small shop run by the monks.
The monastery garden is beautiful and so is the outside area surrounded by olive trees. Also in the garden, there is a collection of archaeological finds from the area.
How to get there:
Very easy. The Latrun Monastery can be seen from the road# 1 (Jerusalem – Tel Aviv road). If you drive from Tel-Aviv, Take a right at the Latrun Interchange to enter road # 3. Drive about 200 meters south and take a left in the intersection, to enter the Monastery Area.
Visiting Hours:
Monday to Saturday
8:30 – 11:00 & 14:30 – 16:00
Tel. 08-9255180
fax: 08-9255084
You can write to the Monastery:
The Latroun Monastery
Zip code: 99762
The place is surrounded by trees and is very calm. Click to enlarge.
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Wines, vinegar, honey, wines and more at The Monastery Shop. Click to enlarge
The surrounding area is nice. The Monastery is close to "Mini Israel" park, so you may want to visit there as well.
Between Jerusalem & Tel Aviv:
- The Latrun Monastery
- Mini Israel park
- Ein Kerem (Village)
- Saints forest
- Abu-Gosh village & the Crusader church
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Hi,
The first number was not correct (I erased it from the page), but this one is – I called and was told the shop is closed. :08-9255180
Try calling monday-friday and ask.
If you can’t find it there, you can try Jerusalem old city. Maybe in Jaffa too. I don’t have names but I’m sure you can find water and sand in one of the souvenirs shops.
Ilan.
Unfortunately the phones shown here do not get me to the monastery.
Guess I will just have to pop in and ask… if not, can you advise on a place where I CAN get such souvenirs?
Daniel,
Im not sure they sell holly water or sand.
Better if you call them up.
Ilan.
Hello,
Does the monastery sell holly water and Israel earth (for souvernirs)…
Remy hi,
you can try contacting the Monastery:
tel: 08-9255180
fax: 08-9255084
Ilan.
Hello,
I would wish to make a silent retreat of a week in this monastery.
Is it posible?
How to make a contact with the monastery?
thanks a lot for the help.
Remy
Shalom,
I am interested in working as an intern volunteer at the monastary.
I was an volunteer before at En kerem (notre dame de sion and the st vincent in Jeruzalem. What are my possibilities ?
Regards,
Suzanne