Location: Tiberias
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Tiberias (/taɪˈbɪəriəs/; Hebrew: טְבֶרְיָה, Tverya, (audio) (help·info); Arabic: طبرية, Ṭabariyyah) is an Israeli city on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee. Established around 20 CE, it was named in honour of the second emperor of the Roman Empire, Tiberius. In 2016 it had a population of 43,148.
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1. Sea of Galilee
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4.5 based on 2,410 reviews
Reviewed By KimGTravels - Pacific Grove, United States
Beautiful to look at, but a cruise on a "Jesus Boat" makes for a moving and memorable journey. Look up while on the Sea of Galilee to the imposing Mount Arbel. Life focuses on the sea, its history and the abundant food is provides, such as the St. Peter's Fish. Learn more about the unique geological and weather conditions that can turn this tranquil body of water into a raging sea. Such a treat to experience this Biblically historical Sea of Galilee!
2. Tabgha
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4.5 based on 223 reviews
Reviewed By KimGTravels - Pacific Grove, United States
Many early Christian experiences have occurred in the Tabgha area, yet this lovely church honors the extraordinary miracle of Jesus feeding the multitude with 5 loaves and 2 fish, as written in Luke 9:16, as well as other books of the Gospel in The Bible. Known for the beautiful mosaics in recognition of this miracle and other scenes, the lovely, peaceful church has a welcoming inner courtyard with an olive tree as its focal point. We enjoyed a hot cappuccino and snack before entering the church in the early morning, prior to the arrival of all of the tours.
3. Domus Galilaeae
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4.5 based on 105 reviews
Reviewed By DoronStein - Haifa, Israel
We had the pleasure of exploring the monastery , guided by Aldo. Every visitor , or groups of visitors gets a guide which escort the tour , and shared his knowledge and some of his personal experience as well. The monastery itself is amazingly built , with the best view of the sea of Galilee , which is certainly a bonus
4. Tomb of Rabbi Meir
5. Tomb of Maimonides
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4.0 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By Waterlaw - Jerusalem, Israel
This is the burial place of Rabbi Moshe ben Maimon (the Rambam-Maimonides in English), who was born in Cordoba Spain in on the Eve of Pesach 1135 and died in Egypt, at age 69, in 1204, at which time his body was removed to the then Lower Galilee village of Tveria (Tiberias) for burial. It is said that from Moshe Rabbienu (Moses of the Torah) to Moshe (Moses/Maimonides) there was no one like Moshe (Moses). That is how prolific and revered is Maimonides in Judaism. He was a member of the then vibrant Sephardic sect, who was not only one of the greatest Jewish philosophers in all of Judaism, but he was also one of the most prolific commentators of the Torah that ever lived. His influence is widely felt today, in his Mishna Torah and his Guide to the Perplexed. Maimonides tomb is pitched on a hill that can be difficult to find if your in the lower part of Tveria. Use your GPS or ask the locales how to get there. Once there, you can park your car and walk to a central plaza that has a host of prayer books, including The Psalms (Tehilim). The Tomb is managed by members of the Orthodox Judaism, so one needs to dress very modestly. This goes doubly for women. But, once you walk down the steps, you enter the tomb. It is a very contemplative place regardless of whether you are a shomer or shomeret mitzvot (one who follows the edicts of the Torah). Secular as well as religious people visit the site and enjoy its beautiful architecture and mood. There are toilets and places to wash.
6. Switzerland Forest
7. Tiberias
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3.5 based on 643 reviews
Reviewed By gizago - Chester, United Kingdom
After the hustle and bustle of Tel Aviv and Haifa it was a pleasant surprise to find the peace and tranquility of this quaint, clean, friendly waterside town. Great base for 2 nights to explore the region without worrying about parking and traffic jams. A very active and vibrant nightlife too.
