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9Top CSIshirtreaissetliinan Visiting Israel, “The Holy Land,” is a
memorable experience and a unique
opportunity to explore the land of the Bible
and to create a lasting connection to one’s
spiritual heritage.
Here are just a few of the must-see sites for
Christians visiting Israel:
Capernaum JTehreuCsahluermch of the Holy Sepulcher,
Situated on the banks of the Sea of Galilee, Capernaum is Identified as both the place of the crucifixion and the
renowned as Jesus Christ’s “own town” according to Matthew resurrection of Jesus Christ, this church serves as a major
9:1. This no longer functioning town is currently a major pilgrimage center for Christians all around the world.
archaeological site, home to a grand Synagogue from the 4th
C AD, the time of Jesus Christ.
Mount of Beatitudes
The traditional site of the Sermon on the Mount, the Mount
of Beatitudes, northwest of the Sea of Galilee, is shaped with
a ravine which serves a natural amphitheater and offers a
beautiful view of Capernaum, Tabgha and the Sea of Galilee
from its flower field gardens.
The Sea of Galilee Nazareth
Also known as Lake Kinneret, Lake Tiberias or Lake of World-renowned as the place where Jesus Christ spent His
Gennesaret - The Sea of Galilee is the backdrop of many boyhoodNazareth is the largest Arab city in Israel, and a
significant historical and religious events. It was on the lake’s significant site for pilgrims and tourists, who flock to see the
northern shore that Jesus Christ called His first Disciples and Basilica of the Annunciation – consecrated by Pope Paul VI in
began to preach. 1064 – recalling the announcement of the Angel Gabriel to the
Virgin Mary of the approaching birth of Jesus Christ
The Mount of Olives, Jerusalem
Rising to more than 800 meters, The Mount of Olives offers an
unrivaled view of the Old City and its surroundings. In ancient
times, the Mount served as the eastern border of Ancient
Jerusalem and was the site of many important biblical events.
JTehreuVsaialeDmolorosa (Way of the Cross),
A mile-long, devotional route through the Old City of Jerusalem,
leading from the site of the Antonia Fortress to Golgotha
(Calvary), the place of the crucifixion. The Via Dolorosa
is marked with fourteen stations with chapels dedicated
to encounters and events described in the Gospel or the
Apocryphal Books.
Qasr el Yahud
Located on the Jordan River 10 kilometers north of the Dead
Sea and open daily to visitors, this is the traditional site of the
baptism of Jesus Christ by John the Baptist.
The Garden of Gethsemane
Located At the foot of the Mount of Olives, most known as the
place where Jesus Christ prayed, and His Disciples slept the
night before His crucifixion.