Nazareth/Galilee (Haifa), Israel

More about Nazareth/Galilee (Haifa), Israel Points of Interest

• River Jordan -

  Visit the bank revered by the faithful as the spot where John the Baptist immersed Jesus in the waters of the Jordan.

• Mount of Beatitudes -

  The Mount of Beatitudes currently houses a domed Roman Catholic Franciscan church, founded in 1938. From the terrace of the church, enjoy splendid views of the Sea of Galilee.

• Tabgha - Church of the Multiplication -

  This holy spot is believed to occupy the site where Christ performed his miracle with two fish and five loaves. The current shrine protects a beautiful Fifth Century Byzantine mosaic floor, which includes a scene depicting the miracle.

• Capernaum -

  The town of Capernaum is often described as the "center of Jesus" ministry in the Galilee. Visit the remains of a ruined synagogue where Christ preached, including foundation walls made of black basalt and gray marble column fragments.

• Nazareth -

  Nestled in a circle of cypress-studded hills, Nazareth is the scene of Jesus' youth. Visit the Basilica of the Annunciation. Consecrated in 1969, this venue serves as the largest Christian Church in the Middle East.

• Acre -

  Acre is an ancient, walled port city. Exploring the city allows you to journey back in time, as Acre's citadel, mosques, khans and baths all retain the characteristics of a fortified town dating from the 18th and 19th centuries.

• Tzippori -

  Tzippori is the birthplace of the Virgin Mary. Highlights of the site include the remains of exquisite mosaic floors, a Roman amphitheatre and baths, an ancient synagogue, and a tower dating from the Crusades.

• Jerusalem & Bethlehem -

  Jerusalem is a holy city to Judaism, Christianity and Islam. The city is also home to many artistic and cultural venues. Bethlehem is the birthplace of Jesus Christ. The Church of the Nativity is a magnet for Christian pilgrims.