Things to do in Old City

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Old City which includes food, street scenes and markets
Old City which includes food, signage and interior views
Old City
Old City which includes interior views
Old City featuring food and markets as well as an individual male

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1. Sea of Galilee

The Sea of Galilee is a large freshwater basin surrounded by towns and mountains that hold a special religious significance. Believed to be the location where Christ lived and taught, its shores are covered by spiritual vestiges and symbols. Sleep beneath the stars in one of the various campgrounds dotted around its banks.
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Sea of Galilee

2. Mount Carmel

Rising from the western side of Haifa city, Mount Carmel is a historic set of peaks providing spectacular views of the Mediterranean Sea. Wineries, scenic hiking routes and villages of the hospitable Druze people adorn the undulating landscape. Learn about the biblical events that are said to have taken place on this scenic and sacred mountain range.
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It’s believed this sacred mountain range once held a battle between Yahweh and a pagan god. Now it has vineyards, quaint villages and stunning coastal views.

3. Basilica of the Annunciation

The Basilica of the Annunciation is one of the holiest churches of the Christian faith. Join pilgrims in visiting the supposed place where the Archangel Gabriel announced to Mary that she would be the mother of the son of God. A church has stood on the grounds of the Basilica of the Annunciation since the 5th century. Prior to this, common belief is that it was the home of Mary and Joseph.
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Basilica of the Annunciation

4. Mary's Well

Mary’s Well is a religious landmark located in the heart of downtown Nazareth. The villagers of Nazareth and their animals used Mary’s Well as a watering hole from time immemorial until the 19th century. Today’s fountain is a symbolic reconstruction built in 2000 as part of the city’s millennium celebrations. Water no longer runs from the fountain; however, it remains a place visited by those interested in biblical events.
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On a cobblestone square in modern-day Nazareth, a stone fountain stands on the site of a well that holds great significance in the Bible.

5. St. Joseph's Church

Experience the mystical aura that surrounds St. Joseph’s Church. Discover a series of paintings and statues dedicated to the Holy Family and see the supposed ruins of Joseph’s workshop. St. Joseph’s Church, also known as the Church of the Nutrition, dates back to 1914. It stands on a site once occupied by Byzantine and Crusader churches.
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Artwork that depicts the life of the Holy Family decorates this church, which according to popular belief was erected over Joseph’s carpentry workshop.

6. Synagogue Church of Nazareth

Biblical history and mystery shrouds the Synagogue Church of Nazareth. Visit the place that according to Christian traditions is one of the sites in Nazareth where Jesus studied. Enjoy the peace and serenity of the Synagogue Church of Nazareth amid the city’s frantic market streets. Browse the religious artwork and attend a service.
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Set on a quiet lane in Nazareth’s bustling souk district is a small cavernous church where followers of the Christian faith believe Jesus once studied.

7. Christ Church

Christ Church is one of the many active churches located within the fascinating Old City of Nazareth. Visit Christ Church to witness the religious practices of the Protestant-Anglican communities of Israel. Work began in 1869, upon the request of British missionary sailors unable to find a church suitable for their beliefs. It is the final masterpiece of Swiss architect Ferdinand Stadler, who passed away a year before the completion in 1871.
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Built for British sailors in the mid 1800s, this austere church was the second Anglican place of worship established in the Holy Land.

What to do in Old City

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Basilica of the Annunciation

Basilica of the Annunciation

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Towering over the skyline of Nazareth’s Old City, this ancient church is believed by many to stand on the site of the childhood home of the Virgin Mary.

Basilica of the Annunciation
Ancient Bath House of Nazareth

Ancient Bath House of Nazareth

Join a guided tour of the excavated relics of Nazareth’s only bath house and then shop for handmade souvenirs such as artwork and embroidery.

Ancient Bath House of Nazareth
Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation

Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation

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Watch as pilgrims gather at this 18th-century church, which is noteworthy for its sacred spring and a collection of colorful frescoes.

Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation
Mary's Well

Mary's Well

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On a cobblestone square in modern-day Nazareth, a stone fountain stands on the site of a well that holds great significance in the Bible.

Mary's Well
St. Joseph's Church

St. Joseph's Church

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Artwork that depicts the life of the Holy Family decorates this church, which according to popular belief was erected over Joseph’s carpentry workshop.

St. Joseph's Church
Synagogue Church of Nazareth

Synagogue Church of Nazareth

Set on a quiet lane in Nazareth’s bustling souk district is a small cavernous church where followers of the Christian faith believe Jesus once studied.

Synagogue Church of Nazareth
Mount of Precipice

Mount of Precipice

Uninterrupted panoramic views of Nazareth and the Jezreel Valley await at the summit of a mountain mentioned in the Bible.

Mount of Precipice
Christ Church

Christ Church

Built for British sailors in the mid 1800s, this austere church was the second Anglican place of worship established in the Holy Land.

Christ Church

Nazareth Village

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You can study the exhibits at Nazareth Village, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Nazareth. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

Nazareth Village
Nazareth

Nazareth