The Cenacle in Jerusalem (Mount Zion) is among the most important places for Christians – apart from being the room that hosted the “Last Supper” (The Easter dinner), it symbolizes the location of many events narrated in the New Testament, such as the meeting place of the Apostles, the Washing of the Feet, resurrection appearances of Jesus or the gathering of the disciples after the Ascension of Jesus. Earliest historical mentions of the building are from the 4th century AD, in the writings of the pilgrim Egeria. The Cenacle is built in the Gothic style, and it is divided into six rib-vaulted bays. These bays are supported by three columns with a Corinthian capital that jointly divide the space. The structure underwent several phases of construction, destroy and restoration and shifts of religion (a synagogue, a church, and in the 16th century a mosque) and therefore has architectonic elements of Roman – byzantine – crusader and ottoman phases. The site of The Cenacle is also considered to be the place where the tomb of King David lays. The tomb is situated in a ground floor corner of the remains of the former Hagia Zion, a Byzantine church. The tomb was discovered during repairs to the church. Both the Cenacle and the tomb are a visiting place open to the public.

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Source	The Cyprus Institute - STARC
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Heritage Asset Type	Heritage building