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. About the Kotel The Western Wall, Wailing Wall or…
The Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in the Old City offers stunning views and a lovely archeological museum. Map The Lutheran Church of the Redeemer is located on Muristan Road in the Christian Quarter inside the Old City Of Jerusalem. And about 50 meters away from the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. The church is marked…
Avdat was an ancient Nabataean city along the Incense Route (station number 62). And at Avdat National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you can see the remains of that city. Notes: Map Avdat National Park is located only several kilometers from Ein Avdat National Park, situated near Midreshet Ben-Gurion, also known as Midreshet Sde…
Kursi National Park contains remains of a Byzantine monastery and is traditionally recognized as the site of Jesus` Miracle of the Swine. On a personal note, I wanted to say that when I created Israel National Parks And Nature Reserves, it became evident which places I missed or have not visited in recent years. And…
Church of the Multiplication and the Primacy of Saint Peter in Tabgha are located where according to tradition, the miracle of the multiplication of the loaves and fishes happened. Map Tabgha is an area located north-western shore of the Sea of Galilee. It is positioned close to Capernaum and the Church of the Beatitudes. What…
Capernaum (the town of Jesus) is an ancient village where you can visit the White Synagogue, Peter’s House, and the Church of the Holy Apostles. Map Capernaum is located on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee. And it is divided into three complexes (see explanations below). Here is a map of this region:…