*Ecce Homo Arch: spanning the Via Dolorosa, the arch is attached to the Ecce Homo Convent of the Sisters of Zion. Built by Emperor Hadrian in 135 CE to commemorate victory over Bar Kochba. Name derives from erroneous belief that Pontius Pilate stood here and proclaimed ``Ecce Homo!'' (Behold the man!) when presenting Jesus crowned with thorns.
(Walk No. 3)

*El-Aksa: see Mosque of El-Aksa.

*El-Kas (The Cup) Fountain: in the courtyard facing El-Aksa, the water comes from subterranean cisterns and is used by the faithful for washing before prayer.

Ethiopian Church: Ethiopia Street (Rehov Ethiopia). Black-domed church serving Ethiopian community. In 1952 an Ethiopian bishop was appointed to Jerusalem. The present community numbers about 250 some of them live in the Old City. It is one of the most exotic sects in the Holy Land. The Queen of Sheba, who visited Solomon in Jerusalem, is thought to have been Ethiopian.
(Close to the route followed on Walk No. 5 Bus Nos.1,11, 17, 35, 39, 40)

E-Tur: Arab village on spine of Mt. of Olives.

Ein Karem: picturesque village on southwestern outskirts of Jerusalem and birthplace of John the Baptist. Franciscan Church of St. John the Baptist over Grotto of Nativity of St. John. Open: 8 a.m.-11.45 a.m. and 2.30-5 p.m. (winter), 6 p.m. (summer). Closed Saturday. Fountain of the Virgin at the base of mosque. Catholic Church of the Visitation nearby, at top of hill. Commemorates Mary's visit to John's mother, Elizabeth. Open daily as above. It was redesigned by Barluzzi (Basilica of the Agony, Dominus Flevit, etc.). See the Lower Church and the Upper Church. There are several restaurants, studios and art galleries in the area.
(Route No. 4, Bus No. 17, 17a)

Exhibition of Musical Instruments: at the Jerusalem Rubin Academy of Music and Dance, Campus Givat Ram. Collection of 250 folk and art musical instruments from all over the world. Open: Sun.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Entrance free. Guided tours for groups by appointment.
(Bus Nos. 9, 24, 28)

Fountain of the Virgin: see Gihon Spring.