Monday, September 30, 2013

15. The Immovable Ladder of the Church of Holy Sepulcher.

Photos: 10 April, 2009 (Good Friday)

What makes this ordinary looking ladder made of cedar wood so special is that it has remained in this exact spot on the facade of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for more than 250 years! The earliest known report about the ladder is from 1757 and it has never been moved from this position except on two occasions, both relatively  recently on 1997 and 2009. Wikipedia has more details about the ladder here.