At Hamat Tiberias National Park, you can enjoy hot springs and archeological remains (with a stunning zodiac mosaic in the Synagogue). Table of Contents1 Map2 Directions3 Entrance Fee4 Contact Information5 When to Visit?6 Tours7 History7.1 In the Bible7.2 Name Change7.3 Healing Water8 Archeological Excavations9 Meaning of the Name10 Hot Springs11 Hamam Suleiman12 Ancient Synagogue12.1 First…
Ticho House is a little gem in the center of Jerusalem. You can find an art exhibition and restaurant in this historic building. Note: the official name is Ticho House, but because the lower floor is dedicated to Anna’s works and the cafe is called Anna, many people call it Anna Ticho House. Table of…
More than half a million tourists and pilgrims annually visit Yardenit Baptismal Site on the Jordan river shore near Kibbutz Kinneret. Note: if you are interested in Yardenit as a leisure place (where you can put up a tent and swim in the water) and not the baptismal site, see my post about the nearby…
The American-German Colony is a small residential neighborhood in Tel Aviv-Yafo. And it is one of the city’s best-kept secrets. Table of Contents1 Map1.1 Parking2 Origin of the Name3 History3.1 The American Colony3.2 The German Colony3.3 At Israeli Time4 Auerbach Street4.1 Norton House4.2 The Drisco Hotel – Jerusalem Hotel4.3 Beit Immanuel4.4 Maine Friendship House5 Immanuel…
Western Wall (Wailing Wall, Kotel) is an ancient wall in the Old City of Jerusalem. It is the holiest place for Jews. Also, do you know the connection between Star Trek and the Western Wall? You will find the answer at the end of this post. Table of Contents1 About the Kotel2 Map3 Directions4 Restrooms5…
The Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in the Old City offers stunning views and a lovely archeological museum. Table of Contents1 Map2 Directions3 Opening Hours4 Entrance Fee5 Dress Code6 History7 Concerts8 Services9 Exterior10 The Tower10.1 Panoramic Views10.1.1 Eastern View10.1.2 South and West Panorama10.1.3 Multi-level City10.1.4 North View11 Archeological Park – Excavations11.1 Ancient Quarry11.2 Second Wall?11.3 Sounding11.4…