The City of David is considered the initial core settlement in Jerusalem. And using various tracks and tours, you can explore it. What is the difference between the City of David and the Tower of David? Before we begin with the overview, let’s start with this common question. Since the City of David and the…
Ein Gedi Nature Reserve by the Dead Sea offers trails through nature, history, archaeology, and wildlife. Map Ein Gedi Nature Reserve is near the Dead Sea and Kibbutz Ein Gedi. And here is the hiking map of this nature reserve. Note: you can click on the trail map to enlarge it. Trails As you can…
Mount Zion, a hill south of the Old City in Jerusalem, is mentioned in the Bible, and you can visit different landmarks there. Note: I took the featured photo of the Dormition Abbey during the Jerusalem Festival of Light. Map Mount Zion is adjacent to the South of the Old City. Mount Zion is located…
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…
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…
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:…