Location: Nazareth
Top Things to do in Nazareth
What to do and see in Nazareth, Israel: The Best Places and Tips
Nazareth (/ˈnæzərəθ/; Hebrew: נָצְרַת, Natzrat; Arabic: النَّاصِرَة, an-Nāṣira; Aramaic: ܢܨܪܬ, Naṣrath) is the capital and the largest city in the Northern District of Israel. Nazareth is known as "the Arab capital of Israel". In 2016 its population was 75,922. The inhabitants are predominantly Arab citizens of Israel, of whom 69% are Muslim and 30.9% Christian. Nazareth Illit (lit. "Upper Nazareth") is built alongside old Nazareth, and had a Jewish population of 40,312 in 2014. The Jewish sector was declared a separate city in June 1974.
Restaurants in Nazareth
1. International Center Mary of Nazareth
Overall Ratings
5 based on 492 reviews
Let Mary be your guide to Jesus through the Scriptures. - A one-hour multimedia show in 11 languages, (HE,FR,AR,EN,IT,ES,PL,RU,PT,DE,JP) - Three 30' movies to deepen the mystery of Mary (16 languages)- Chapel- Gardens roof with a breathtaking view of old Nazareth- Archeological site : ruins of a house from Jesus'time- Cafeteria Opening hours : Monday - Saturday: 9:30-12:00 AM and 2:30-5:00 PM.Private booking available at any time.Fees : donation 50 NIS
Reviewed By IAdivers - IA
Most amazing place. Excellent educational opportunity and very informative. First class lunch prepared onsite by the kindest and most sincere French nuns. Would certainly be among the first places to visit upon a return journey to the Holy Land. Visit and feel blessed.
2. Zippori National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 129 reviews
Reviewed By Howard P - Charleston, South Carolina
As in most Israeli national parks there is a small entrance fee. The site dates from Roman era with a variety of sites within the park. There are some very well preserved mosaics including some in the Synagogue. There are rest rooms & gift shop. The brochure with your entrance fee is very good and helps in explaining the different ruins with in the park. Recommend. Hope this helps.
3. Mount Tabor
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4.5 based on 187 reviews
Reviewed By GURMANDUL - Bucharest, Romania
A challenging drive up hill ending in a most inspiring and tranquil place, full of ancient History, and Religious awe...The views of the Galilee from the top are marvelous, and the location already invoked in Bible stories some 3100 years old is indeed overwhelming in its majesty...
4. Franciscan Wedding Church
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4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By Maria Selma C - Sydney, Australia
A Holy Church to renew your wedding vows. The Franciscan Wedding Church located in Cana, Galilee, Israel is the site of the first miracle worked by Jesus at a wedding held there where he blessed the water and it turned into wine. The Chapel for renewing wedding vows is peaceful and spiritual and a very good place to get in touch with your inner selves and each other and renew your commitment to married life. Prior booking is essential and group bookings receive preference. After receiving a blessing, certificates can be purchased from the Piety Stall for 5 - 10 American Dollars as a memento.
5. The Church of the Annunciation
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4.5 based on 1 reviews
Built on the grotto where Mary is believed to have lived and the Site of the Annunciation, this basilica houses a collection of excavated remnants of churches from the Crusader and Byzantine eras.
Reviewed By Karen R - Baltimore, Maryland
The Annunciation has religious and spiritual significance for me, therefore I looked forward to my visit to the church commemorating this event. I loved the paintings of the Blessed Virgin representing most of the countries in the world. The contribution from the USA was especially interesting since it combined painting and sculpture.
6. Rish Lakish Olive Press
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4.5 based on 5 reviews
Our family has been farming and pressing olives in the Galilee region for 35 years. We offer workshops in oil production and oil tasting, as well as tours of our eco-friendly farm and orchard of 6,000 olive trees-- some of which were planted over a thousand years ago. We would love to see you for a visit for coffee, a meal or olive-picking during the season with your children.
Reviewed By GKMAY - New York City, New York
Fabulous tour, talk and olive oil tasting enthusiastically conducted by family members who operate this historic olive oil press and visitor center. Learned about production from Ayala Noy Meir, a professional olive oil taster, tried samples, and learned what to look for when buying virgin olive oil. Rish Lakish is located at Moshav Zippori - a beautiful Galilee setting in northern Israel.
7. St. Gabriel's Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 135 reviews
Reviewed By Y-Brasil-Jerusalem - Jerusalem, Israel
There are 2 churches of the annunciation - the big one is intersting but this one is a real marvel - it's small and dense and has a special atmosphere - I'll let the guides axplain the details but it is a spiritual-humanistic experience for non-christians as well
8. Megiddo National Park
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4.5 based on 302 reviews
This archaeological site of an ancient fortress town has revealed more than 20 layers of ruins, ranging in time from the Neolithic Period (7000 BC) to the end of the Persian Period (332 BC).
Reviewed By blen155 - Century City, South Africa
It was a rainy day during the visit and very windy. Video that provides a detailed explanation of the history of the site. One cannot imagine the amount of war and fighting over the centuries. The site itself is interesting. A walk to the underground well is by 183 steps down. Pretty steep decline. Need to step down carefully when wet as it is slippery.
9. Cana
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 256 reviews
Reviewed By faithandhope2live - Canada
Cana draws lots of tourists because that was where Jesus’ first public miracle was performed. It was Jesus changing the water into wine at a wedding. In this plain stone church you will see 6 water jars displayed at the altar to remind visitors of that event.
Happy Travelling!
10. Mt. of Precipice Lookout Point
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 114 reviews
Reviewed By Lancealot13 - Carrollton, Georgia
Though it can be difficult to find if not on the Jesus trail or without a guide, the Mount of Precipice is well worth the effort. Not only is this the place where Jesus slipped through His furious hometown crowd that wanted to throw Him onto the rocks below, but it offers a spectacular view of the Jezreel Valley and Mt. Tabor in the distance.
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