Jerusalem’s Old City is quiet and eerily empty on Easter week
washingtonpost.com • • world
Key Points:
- The Austrian Pilgrim Hospice in Jerusalem, established 163 years ago, recommends Christian pilgrim groups book accommodations 16 months in advance.
- Despite this, a recent inquiry just four days before Easter revealed very low occupancy, with a receptionist warning a reporter she might be the only guest.
- The 124-bed guesthouse in Jerusalem’s Old City is experiencing unexpectedly low bookings during a typically busy pilgrimage period.
