Hospitaller Fortress (Knights` Halls) was the Order’s headquarters during the Second Crusader Kingdom. And it is a must-visit in Akko. Note: if you are looking for a city guide of Acre that includes all relevant information and things to do, check out Acre. Names Many names refer to this site. Thus let’s list go over…
Safed (Tzfat) is one of the four holy cities. Moreover, it is the highest city in Israel and is located in the northern region. Map And here is a map for tourists: Note: you can click on the map to enlarge it. Directions If you reach Safed by public transport, you will probably take a…
Tel Yodfat and Mount Atzmon offer lovely loop tracks through the Hellenistic city of Jotapata and the surrounding mountains. Map Tel Yodfat National Park is located near the modern Moshav Yodfat in Lower Galilee. And if you have been following my blog for a while, you will remember our previous visit to the town. On…
Taninim Stream Nature Reserve is full of nature, wildlife, and archeological remains. And families love it due to the short tracks. Map Taninim Stream Nature Reserve is located not far from Caesarea National Park and adjacent to Jisr al-Zarqa. Note: you can click on the site plan to enlarge it. Tracks There are four tracks…
Ein Keshatot (Umm el Kanatir) at Golan Heights is an ancient Jewish village with an impressive synagogue from the Talmudic Period. Note: After fifteen years of reconstruction and preservation work, towards the end of 2018, Ein Keshatot was reopened to the public. Map Ein Keshatot (Umm el Kanatir) is located at Golan Heights, near Kibbutz…
Masada National Park tells the extraordinary story of Masada, an ancient fortress in the Judean desert near the Dead Sea. Note: The word Masada means a fortress (literal translation from Hebrew). And due to the selected location, it was a stronghold. Map Masada National Park is near the Dead Sea between Ein Gedi and Ein…