The highest mountain in northern Israel. This picturesque, green peak is part of the Meron mountain range. Rising to 1,204 meters above sea level, it offers breathtaking views of the nearby city of Safed and the surrounding area. A significant part of the mountain's territory is set aside for a nature reserve.
At the foot of Mount Meron, archaeologists discovered the pillars of an ancient synagogue that was built in 250 BCE and stood until 480 CE. Graves sacred to the Jews are located near the ancient village of Meron at the foot of the mountain. Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai, author of the main book of Kabbalah, is buried here.
The city was well developed and included palaces, baths, and aqueducts, as well as seven churches, earning it the nickname the "balcony of Jesus".
An archaeological site and national park located on a hill at an altitude of 144 m. From the 2nd century BCE to the 8th century CE, this was the location of the city-state (polis) of Sussita, surrounded on all sides by cliffs.
In Aramaic, the name means "horse" and is most likely due to the shape of the marble mountain.
Safed offers a unique combination of history and creativity. Here you can wander along cobbled streets, explore colorful galleries, and enjoy panoramic views of the Galilee.
This mystical city, located in the mountains, is known for its ancient synagogues, art colonies, and spiritual atmosphere.
It is well known that in the Hasmonean period, in the 2nd century BCE, there was an early settlement on the shores of the lake, which was Jewish until the 4th century CE. Now there is a national park, archaeological site, and several monasteries here.
Today Capernaum is divided into western and eastern parts. The western part belongs to the Franciscan Custodian of the Holy Land and includes an archaeological site consisting of the remains of the walls of excavated houses built from local volcanic basalt, the White Synagogue, and a Catholic church of Saint Peter. The eastern part belongs to the Jerusalem Orthodox Church and includes the Monastery of the Holy Apostles.