Page 45 - Holyland Magazine - 2021 Edition
P. 45
TOP Christian Visiting Israel, “The Holy Land”, is a
Sites in
memorable experience and a unique opportunity
9 Israel to explore the land of the Bible and to create a
lasting connection to your spiritual heritage. Here
are just a few of the must-see sites for Christians
visiting Israel:
Capernaum The Church of the Holy Sepulcher,
Jerusalem
Situated on the banks of the Sea of Galilee, Capernaum is
known as Jesus’ hometown. Today it is a major archaeological Identified as the place of both the crucifixion and the
site and home to a grand synagogue from the 4th century AD,
which sits on the foundation of a synagogue from the time of resurrection of Jesus Christ, this church serves as a major
Christ.
pilgrimage center for Christians from around the world.
Mount of Beatitudes
The traditional site of the Sermon on the Mount, the Mount of
Beatitudes, northwest of the Sea of Galilee, is shaped with a
ravine that serves as a natural amphitheater and o ers a
beautiful view of Capernaum, Tabgha, and the Sea of Galilee
from its flowered gardens.
The Sea of Galilee Nazareth
Also known as Lake Kinneret, Lake Tiberias, or the Lake of World-renowned as the place where Jesus spent His boyhood,
Gennesaret, the Sea of Galilee is the backdrop for many Nazareth is the largest Arab city in Israel and an important site for
significant historical and religious events. It was on its northern pilgrims and tourists, who flock to see the Basilica of the
shore that Jesus first called His disciples and began to preach. Annunciation. The Basilica was consecrated by Pope Paul VI in 1969
and commemorates the announcement of the Angel Gabriel to the
Virgin Mary that she would bear the Christ.
The Mount of Olives, Jerusalem
Rising more than 800 meters (2,600 feet), the Mount of Olives o ers
an unrivaled view of the Old City and its surroundings. In ancient
times, the Mount served as the eastern border of ancient Jerusalem
and was the site of many important biblical events.
The Via Dolorosa (Way of the Cross),
Jerusalem
The Via Dolorosa is a 1 km (half mile), devotional route through the
Old City of Jerusalem, leading from the former site of the Antonia
Fortress to Golgotha (Calvary), the place of the crucifixion. The Via
Dolorosa is marked with fourteen stations with chapels dedicated to
encounters and events described in the Gospels and the
Apocryphal Books.
Qasr el Yahud
Located on the Jordan River, 10 kilometers (about 6 miles) north of
the Dead Sea, and open daily to visitors, this is the traditional site of
the baptism of Jesus Christ by John the Baptist.
The Garden of Gethsemane
Located at the foot of the Mount of Olives, the Garden of
Gethsemane is most known as the place where Jesus prayed while
His disciples slept on the night before His crucifixion.
PLAN YOUR TRIP NOW new.goisrael.com/Land-of-the-bible
