The Baptism Site of Jesus Christ
The History of the Baptism Site
The Baptism Site at Bethany beyond the Jordan (or al-Maghtas) is where John baptised Jesus almost 2000 years ago. For the first centuries this place was revered, held sacred by the early Christians and many came here to be baptised. Churches were built, hermits and monks came to live here and pilgrims came from thousands of miles away to pray and bathe in the waters.
The John the Baptist Trail
The John the Baptist Trail allows the visitor, in just over an hour, to cross the Baptism Site like the eternal Pilgrim, visiting all the important places.
Visit the Baptism Site
The place where Jesus was baptised by John the Baptist is one of the most sacred sites in all of the Holy Land. Come and walk the paths that Jesus walked, see the wilderness where John lived, and touch the waters of the sacred River Jordan. Take a few hours out of your life to come to what might be the lowest place on Earth but the closest to Heaven.
3 reasons you MUST visit the Baptism Site
The Authentic Site
The Baptism Site at Al Maghtas in Jordan has been recognised by UNESCO and all the Christian Churches as the true site where Jesus was baptised.
Our Pilgrim Trail
In August 2024 the Saint John the Baptist Pilgrimage Trail was inaugurated. It takes just over one hour to walk the 7 stations and visit most of the Baptism Site.
The Nature Reserve
The Baptism Site preserves the original wilderness where John lived and the area is home to many species of animals, birds and natural flora.
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Read about the Biblical Sites in Jordan and plan your own visit.
Pilgrim Trail Guide
Baptism Site White Paper
Heritage Site
