Since the large Church is located on a hill near the shore the building has been dominating the view of Jaffa from the sea and has thus served as a beacon, signaling to pilgrims that the Holy Land was near.
The building has been dominating the view of Jaffa from the sea. The building has thus served as a beacon. The Holy Land was near. A beacon is signaling to pilgrims this. The large Church is located on a hill near the shore.