Birthplace of Maryam (upon her be peace)

This is the Church of St. Anne, a Roman Catholic

church located near the Lions’ Gate in the

Muslim Quarter of the old city. According to

Christian sources, this church is built over the

place where Maryam (upon her be peace), the

mother of Prophet Isa (upon him be peace) was

born. The church is named after Anne (Hannah),

her mother, who lived here.