The Basilica of the Annunciation
Nazareth, City in northern Israel (in the Lower Galilee) with about 60,000 inhabitants (2000 est), and the largest Arab city in Israel. The city has many wonderful sights, activities, fine hotels, motels, a lot of restaurants, Mary’s well, basilica of the annunciation and its remarkable old city market and much more.
Being one of the most important Christian holy sites in the world, Nazareth has always been a very special haven for Christians & pilgrims.
Visitors will find an exciting Middle Eastern ambiance with exotic flavors
Ceremony taking place at the church. Watch the video, at the bottom of this page.
and textures, with warm and friendly hospitality of the population. Nazareth is a modern city, yet it retains the spiritual vibes with the beautiful Churches & Monasteries.
Hotels:
What to see:
- Old City market
- The Basilica of the Annunciation – believed to be the place where the Angel announced to the virgin Mary that she was to become a mother.
- The Church of Saint Joseph
- The Church of Saint Gabriel
- The Mosque Quarter
and more..
Mosaic art
How to get there:
- From the checkpost junction, Haifa: take road #75 all the way to Nazareth.
- From Tiberias: road #65, then #754
- Google Maps
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More to see around the Tiberias & Kineret lake area:
- Kursi: Christian Monastery on the Shore of the Kineret. (An archaeological site)
- Hippos ancient city (Hebrew: Susita, Sussita). (An archaeological site)
Temperature in is: