Garden of Gethsemane — Attraction in Tucson

Although this is a Religious park, it is a do not miss item for Tucson, the artist carved full sized statues of Jesus on the Cross, Mary and Child, and the Last Supper. The park has parking for about 10 vehicles, but usually only one or two will be there, and the walk into the park is easy, and there is a wheelchair and handicap ramp. Nicely maintained, it is unfortunate that in early April 2015 some 'nut-case' decided to destroy some of the statues just for the fun of doing so. Thus, the park may be temporarily closed while repairs are made. For more info see SeniorCitizenLocalWeb's review of the Garden of Gethsemane, it has great pictures of the park taken a week before the destruction. As you enter the park there are two brass placard and a bust of the artist, the history is on these, and worth reading. Expect to spend about 15 to 30 minutes, and then visit the 'A' on 'A' Mountain which is a short drive away. The 'A' is on top of the mountain and provides a great view of the...

Beautiful!!! I love the meaning. We have to be careful we dont worship statues but the One True Living God of the Bible only. Jesus taught us how to pray like this "OUR FATHER" We have to make sure we're praying to God the Father ONLY. Salvation is no joke. Its a serious matter. The most important decision you'll ever make in your life is where your soul will go for eturnity. Read and study and do what the bible says for yourself. We are to work out our own salvation with fear and trembeling. Philipians 2:12. God bless you. Jesus is the ONLY way to Heaven. There's...

Felix Lucero - 1895 - 1951

The artist sculptor was born in Trinidad, Colorado in world war. In World War 1 he like critically injured on a forgotten battlefield he vowed to God and to himself that if he survived, he would dedicate the remainder of his life to the sculpting of religious statues for which he had natural talent. After 20 years of this pious work in various parts of the country, he arrived in Tucson in 1938 heartbreak and pain walked with the artist during his...