Perched on the summit of the Mount of Olives, the Chapel of the Ascension is a small yet profoundly significant shrine marking the traditional site where Jesus ascended into heaven. The modest octagonal structure, with its Crusader-era walls and open courtyard, contrasts with the sweeping theological importance of the event it commemorates. Originally built in the 4th century by Empress Helena, the chapel has been rebuilt and modified through Byzantine, Crusader, and Islamic periods. Today, it remains under the care of a Muslim family but is open to visitors of all faiths.

Inside the chapel, a small stone slab is revered by many as bearing the footprint of Jesus at the moment of His Ascension. Though simple in appearance, the site’s power lies in its symbolism — the earthly giving way to the divine, and Jerusalem’s role as the bridge between heaven and earth.