The underground tunnels in Safed are part of a 16th-century complex that was buried since the earthquake in 1837. Table of Contents1 Map1.1 Directions2 Opening Hours3 Contact Information4 Entrance Fee5 At the Underground Tunnels5.1 Ancient water cistern5.2 ‘Beit Hakahal’6 Summary Map The underground tunnels are located on Alkabets 17 Street in the old city of…
Ari Ashkenazi Synagogue is a mid-16th-century synagogue in the old city of Safed, named after Ari, founder of Lurianic Kabbalah. Note: in religious circles, ARI is a known Hebrew acronym for Rabbi Isaac Luria Ashkenazi. Table of Contents1 Map1.1 Directions2 About3 The Entrance4 The Holy Ark5 Summary Map Ari Ashkenazi Synagogue is located near Safed…
Abuhav Synagogue is a 16th-century synagogue named after Rabbi Yitzhak Abuhav, a Spanish Talmudic scholar and Kabbalist. Table of Contents1 Map1.1 Directions2 Opening Hours3 Contact Information4 About Abuhav Synagogue5 Summary Map The synagogue is located on Simtat Abuhav in the old city of Safed. Here is a map of the area with marked points of…
Safed Candles Gallery presents stunning handcrafted candles in the old city of Safed. Table of Contents1 Map1.1 Directions2 Opening Hours3 Contact Information4 History5 At the Store/Gallery6 Where to buy Safed Candles?7 Summary Map Safed Candles is near Ari Ashkenazi Synagogue, on 60 Israel Najara Street. Here is a map of the area with marked points…
According to tradition, at the spot of the Church of the Visitation, Mary met her cousin Elizabeth and sang a hymn of praise (the Magnificat). Table of Contents1 Map1.1 Directions2 Basic Info3 Opening Hours4 The Upper Church5 The Lower Church6 The Courtyard7 Summary Map Ein Kerem was an ancient village in the Jerusalem district. And…
According to Eastern Orthodox belief, the Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation is positioned where Virgin Mary drew water at the Annunciation time. Table of Contents1 Names2 Map3 Directions4 Opening Hours5 Entrance Fee6 Dress Code7 Saint Gabriel Church7.1 Inside The Church8 Summary Names Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation has three names. Besides the name…