Israel's northern region is beautiful and ripe with Biblical history. Located about three hours from Jerusalem, the Sea of Galilee is the focal point of activity in the region. Below are some of the sites you can visit while in the North!
The
JordanRiver is
famous as
the location
of John the
Baptist's ministry.
Jesus was
baptised in the river, and today believers
still travel from far away to be baptised in
its waters.
The
Sea of Galilee is the
setting for most of the
action in the
gospels. On
the shores of
Galilee,
pilgrims can visit an ancient boat from the
time of Jesus, and take a boat ride on the
sea itself. There are numerous Biblical
sites in the surrounding areas, and the
sea is a great place for camping.
The
city of
Caesarea Philippi, or
Banias, was
the capital
of Herod
Philip's govornate.
It was predominately Greek, and was a
center of idol worship for the god Pan. It
was here that Peter made his great
confession. Visitors to Banias can also
visit Dan, one of two sites where King
Jeroboam erected pagan altars in 1 Kings.
Capernaum
is located on
the shores of
the Sea of
Galilee. It
was the
home of
Peter, and
the town where
Jesus lived. The
foundations of the town still exist, along
with the ruins of the White Synagogue
and Peter's House. Visitors can visit
Bethsaida and Chorazin as well.
The
GolanHeights is a
must for any
seasoned
traveller. In
Israel, it is
known for its
flavorful
wines. Visitors can see a Crusader castle
at Nimrod's Fortress, explore Gamla, or
relax at an all-natural hot springs in the
mountains.
The
Mount of
Beatitudes
rises above
the Sea of
Galilee, away
from the
bustle of city
life. With a
lush garden and a church to commemorate
the Sermon on the Mount, it is the perfect
place for meditation.
Nazareth is
significant in
the story of
Jesus. For
pilgrims, the
Church of
the
Annunciation commemorates Gabriel's appearance to Mary. Outside town,
one
can view the Valley of Armaggedon
from Mount Precipice, the site where
crowds from Nazareth tried to throw Jesus
from a cliff.
