10 best places to visit in israel
israel a middle eastern country on the
mediterranean sea is revered as the
biblical holy land by jews christians
and muslims alike israel has a lot more
to offer than amazing ancient ruins and
a swath of biblical sites you can also
take a dip in the dead sea or relax on
tel aviv's beautiful beaches which will
not disappoint
israel is astonishingly diverse for a
country the size of new jersey almost
anywhere you go in this middle eastern
country you will come across historic
religious sites mentioned in the bible
there are also roman ruins and other
archaeological ruins dating back
thousands of years if antiques aren't
your thing israel has some great beaches
great outdoor activities and a
sophisticated cultural scene before we
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the top 10 places to visit in israel
10. the dead sea
the dead sea is a salt lake bounded to
the east by jordan and to the west by
israel and the west bank the jordan rift
valley is home to this indoor hake lake
the sea is referred to as dead because
its high salinity prevents macroscopic
aquatic organisms like fish and aquatic
plants from living in it because of its
incredibly high mineral and salt content
this dramatically beautiful body of
water is the lowest point on earth and a
natural phenomena for centuries visitors
have been drawn to the dead sea's
unusually warm buoyant waters and its
vivid turquoise waters and rugged
landscapes add to its allure a visit to
the dead sea where you can float like a
cork in its buoyant water and treat
yourself to a pampering mud mask is a
must do on any trip to jordan or israel
9. ilat
ailat is a port and resort town on the
red sea in southern israel near jordan
its beaches such as dolphin reef are
known for their calm waters and frequent
sightings of aquatic mammals coral beach
nature reserve known for snorkeling and
diving has boy marked underwater trails
among fish-filled reefs another popular
tourist attraction in israel is the
popular beach town in the south ilat is
a popular destination for tourists
visiting israel because of its abundant
marine life long beach and diverse
wildlife in the red sea you can try a
variety of water sports such as
snorkeling and scuba diving there are
also cultural tours and wildlife and eco
tours around the national park area that
should not be missed while in ilot visit
the world's oldest copper mine the ilat
bird sanctuary and the coral beach
nature reserve as part of the big three
park tour it showcases the best of ilove
in addition you can plan a hike in the
ilat mountains pedera a popular
archaeological site in jordan southwest
desert is 135 kilometers away from ilat
a day tour can easily take you to one of
the world's new wonders
8. jerusalem
israel's capital city jerusalem is a
western asian city located on a plateau
in the judean mountains between the
mediterranean and the dead sea it is one
of the world's oldest cities and is
revered by the three major abrahamic
religions namely judaism christianity
and islam the unesco world heritage site
old walled city has winding alleys and
several revered sites such as the
western wall which attracts thousands of
jewish worshipers every day the church
of the holy sepulchre which is
considered one of the holiest places in
the christian religion and the iconic
dome of the rock some of the interesting
places to visit in this beautiful town
include the mosque of omar western wall
tunnels via dolorosa mount of olives and
mount sine
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7. tel aviv
on israel's mediterranean coast is
distinguished by stark 1930s bahau
structures thousands of which are
clustered in the white city
architectural district among the museums
is bait hatfitzot whose multimedia
exhibits depict the history of jewish
communities around the world the aretz
israel museum exhibits archaeology
folklore and crafts from the country tel
aviv represents israel's new fresh and
liberal personality this vibrant city
combines a modern art scene delectable
fusion cuisine an exciting nightlife
glitzy shopping malls and a golden
stretch of beach along the mediterranean
coast nevt's attic one of the city's
first districts has been beautifully
restored and updated with parisian style
cafes and fashionable designer boutiques
while retaining its historic charm
6. hafa haifa is a port city in northern
israel built in tears that extend from
the mediterranean up the north slope of
mount carmel the immaculately landscaped
terraces of the ba gardens and at their
heart the goldone shrine of the bab is
the city's most iconic sites the german
colony located at the foot of the
gardens features shops galleries and
restaurants housed in 19th century
buildings the beauty of hafa can be
found in every corner of the city but
nowhere is it more evident than in the
unesco listed baha'i gardens this lush
and colorful oasis is regarded as one of
the top sites in the entire middle east
a stroll along one of the city's
promenades is also a great way to soak
in the city's radiance if you time your
walk correctly you may be able to see
the spectacular sunset as it stains the
water pink a visit to elijah's cave is a
must for those seeking a dose of culture
as is a visit to one of the region's 240
synagogues and numerous mosques
visit the stella maris carmelite
monastery on mount carmel for
breathtaking views of the sea
5.
jaffa
an ancient port city south of tel aviv
is one of the best places to visit in
israel the city was named after noah's
son jaffa according to the holy bible
take a step back in time as you walk
past ancient structures art galleries
and cafes
don't miss the magnificent view of the
ottoman era clock tower romance and
fervent charms use from the corner of
jaffa as you take a walking tour across
marzuk street head to yephit street and
olai zion street for the best dining
experiences attend a live arts and
theater performance grab a drink or
stroll through the neighborhood jaffa
will keep you on your toes
4. sea of galilee the sea of galilee
also known as lake tiberias kinnarat or
kynareth in israel is a freshwater lake
it is the lowest freshwater lake on
earth and the world's second lowest lake
with deaths ranging from 215 to 209
meters below sea level while this body
of water is well known for its biblical
significance and status as a christian
pilgrimage site there is also plenty of
modern excitement to be found on the
lake and in the surrounding area water
sports are popular here and visitors can
spend the day in a canoe or kayak or
windsurfing along the erratic ripples of
the water other nearby attractions
include the goleta chocolate farm where
guests can participate in a three-hour
chocolate making workshop and the
quaraism national park
3. nazareth
nazareth is an important christian
pilgrimage site because it is where the
virgin mary lived and raised jesus today
white modern houses run up the hillsides
in the shape of an amphitheater set in a
green vegetation framework the beautiful
church of annunciation a byzantine
church built over the site where it is
believed the angel gabriel announced to
mary that she would give birth to god's
son is a must-see in nazareth nazareth
is a biblically significant city in
israel some believe the dome basilica of
the annunciation in the old city is
where the angel gabriel told mary she
would bear a child the site of joseph's
carpentry workshop is said to be saint
joseph's church according to legend
jesus studied and prayed in the
underground synagogue church nazareth
village an open air museum recreates
daily life in the time of jesus
2.
bethlehem
it is a major christian pilgrimage
destination because it is the biblical
birthplace of jesus a silver star inlaid
in a grotto beneath the sixth century
church of the nativity which shares
manger square with the 15th century
church of saint catherine and the
1860 mosque of omar commemorates the
birth christians believe that jesus of
nazareth was born in bethlehem the town
is home to one of the world's oldest
christian communities rachel's tomb
considered the third holiest site in
judaism manger square in the city center
and the church of the nativity which has
the star of david etched into the floor
and is reputed to be the oldest church
in the world and the site where jesus
was born are the main points of interest
one acre acre also known as akko is one
of the most popular tourist destinations
in israel it's a place where every wall
has a story to tell the magnificent
structures are architectural marvels
with a long history there are forts dome
mosques and ancient monuments in almost
every nook and cranny of the city enjoy
the breathtaking panoramic view and
marvel at the massive towers and
minarets which are a sight to behold
because of its ramparts the northeast
corner of the city deserves special
attention the magnificent spectacle a
breathtaking nature all around you will
astound you acres most popular
attractions include burge elk commender
wiseman street the wall museum the
citadel crusader city and acme
israel a religious country has more to
offer than religion other natural and
man-made tourist attractions abound we
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